Dr. Kenneth Hughes, Los Angeles plastic surgeon, gets many calls each day about what a plastic surgery or procedure may cost. Prospective patients always want to know what is the price? It does seem like a reasonable question. Thus, Dr. Kenneth Hughes has very generously provided surgery prices or surgery […]
Read MoreMany members of the public view plastic surgery as a trifling subject reserved for the pretentious and vane. The reality is that appearance and self esteem are concerns that affect us all. The reality is, everyone’s life experience is unique, and how we feel about ourselves and how we look […]
Read MoreAs a combination procedure and complex revision plastic surgery expert, Dr. Kenneth Hughes has a plastic surgery practice unlike that of anyone else. The practice is not limited to face or breast or body surgeries. The practice is not limited to straightforward first time or primary plastic surgery. The practice […]
Read MoreWhat Is a Mini Abdominoplasty or Mini Tummy Tuck? Dr. Kenneth Hughes, Los Angeles plastic surgeon, performs all variants of the tummy tuck or abdominoplasty frequently as part of a mommy makeover procedure. An abdominoplasty has several variations, one of which is a mini abdominoplasty or mini tummy tuck. The […]
Read MoreDr. Kenneth Hughes, Los Angeles plastic surgeon, sees patients every week who want to have revision surgery to correct contours and scarring. Sometimes, the scars are wide. Sometimes the scar’s pigmentation does not blend well with the rest of the skin. Sometimes the scars are hypertrophic. Sometimes, the scars are […]
Read MoreCertainly, a poor result can disappoint plastic surgeons and patients alike. However, it is important to understand that less than optimal results secondary to a recognized complication or unappreciated initial anatomic constraints are as much a part of surgery as are optimal outcomes with favorable starting anatomy. Every patient is […]
Read MoreDr. Kenneth Hughes of Hughes Plastic Surgery in Los Angeles, like most plastic surgeons, performs cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery. In general, cosmetic surgery patients are healthy patients who usually just want to look better or improve some aspect of their appearance. As such, expectations can sometimes be extraordinarily high. […]
Read MoreThe Doctor’s Company website reports that “Plastic surgeons are one of the most frequently sued specialties among all physicians, even though it represents only a small percentage of the physician population.” Unrealistic patient expectations may be at the heart of many of these concerns. Dr. Kenneth Hughes frequently manages unrealistic […]
Read MoreAre there really bad doctors out there and what does that really mean? Certainly, there is a spectrum of doctors available with training and intellect and technical skill as different as one could reasonably imagine. Dr. Kenneth Hughes has been educated and trained at the finest institutions and has received […]
Read MorePlastic Surgery Task Force Recommendations and Standard of Care on BBLs per ASPS The Plastic Surgery Task Force on the Brazilian buttlift advised doctors to: Stay as far away from the gluteal veins and sciatic nerve as possible. Fat should only be grafted into the superficial planes, with the subcutaneous […]
Read MoreDr. Kenneth Hughes offers in-person and virtual consultations. During your consultation, Dr. Hughes will discuss your needs and provide recommendations on procedures that will work best for you to achieve your goals. Dr. Hughes will also respond to your emails or after-hour calls post surgery.
