Tummy Tucks Los Angeles

Why Some Patients Cannot Have The Plastic Surgery They Want

Many patients underestimate the complexity of plastic surgery and the potential pitfalls of operating on the improper candidate.  For instance, some medical issues may have never been identified for that particular patient.  Sometimes a patient may have a particularly severe form of anemia that was not recognized before a routine […]

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Problematic Tummy Tuck Patients

Problems That Cannot be Overcome in Some Tummy Tuck Patients Some patients who seek out tummy tuck to improve abdominal contours have anatomic or previous surgical considerations that cannot be overcome.  Some tummy tuck candidates may need to revise their thinking about possible results. Weight loss patients and postpartum patients […]

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What Should You Expect From A Mini Abdominoplasty or Mini Tummy Tuck?

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 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 […]

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Tummy Tuck — Los Angeles Abdominoplasty Healing

The tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is a surgery that removed loose skin from the abdomen, tightens the abdominal musculature, and provides for a new belly button.  Dr. Kenneth Hughes most commonly performs this tummy tuck surgery for patients after pregnancy or massive weight loss. The recovery period after an abdominoplasty […]

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