Kenneth Hughes, MD - Plastic Surgery Blog

Dr. Kenneth Hughes, board-certified, Harvard-trained plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, has received hundreds of inquiries from patients all over the US and throughout the world in regard to silicone and biopolymer injection removal.  Many times these injections are used to augment the buttocks or hips, but they can be used to augment almost any body […]

Breast augmentation, also known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a procedure in plastic surgery that increases the size of the breasts and gives them a fuller appearance. It may be done from one or more reasons, including making naturally small breasts bigger, bringing symmetry to asymmetrical breasts, or restoring breast size after pregnancy. All in all, […]

Do you have fat that refuses to go away? You may be the ideal candidate for liposuction with Dr. Kenneth Hughes in Los Angeles. This is a cosmetic surgery designed to remove fat that hasn’t responded well to exercise routines and diet plans. This fat removing surgery can be used to target your legs, back, […]

There are a great deal of women who are unhappy with the shape and size of their breasts. Many of them opt for breast augmentation so that they can feel better about themselves. Breast augmentation is a cosmetic surgery designed to increase the size of the breasts.  Breast augmentation can be combined with a breast […]

Your nose is a prominent facial feature that determines the overall look of your face. It can make or break the first impression you make when you meet a new person.  If the size and shape of your nose is unaligned with the rest of your features, it can give you a disproportionate look that […]

Developing the early signs of aging such as wrinkles and fines lines are a natural part of growing older. Though we may age at varying rates, all of us fall victim to these changes at some point in our lives. However, aging doesn’t have to be immediate. We may not have control over aging itself, […]

Who doesn’t want a well-round and firm buttocks that looks good in all their jeans? For a lot of women, having a rounded and full buttocks can help improve their self-image and boost their confidence. However, as women get older, the buttocks will start to develop a saggy and unappealing appearance. If this sounds like […]

Is There Any Validity to Online Reviews of Plastic Surgeons? The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal published research from Northwestern University which examined more than 1,000 patient reviews of plastic surgeons on Yelp and similar. One of the researchers explained that there are large number of 5 star reviews and large numbers of 1 star […]

Do you find yourself looking in the mirror, wishing that you had larger and perkier breasts? This is something a great deal of women desires.  Dr. Kenneth Hughes has performed hundreds of breast augmentations through every incision available with saline, silicone, and gummy bear implants as well as breast fat grafting or breast fat transfer. […]

What Is a Mini-Abdominoplasty or Mini Tummy Tuck? Dr. Kenneth Hughes, Los Angeles plastic surgeon, performs all variants of the tummy tuck or abdominoplasty.  An abdominoplasty has several variations, one of which is a mini-abdominoplasty or mini-tummy tuck. The procedure utilizes a short incision at or just above your pubic region, something similar to what […]