Category Archives: Plastic Surgery

Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Burnout and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder on the Rise Among Doctors

Dr. Kenneth Hughes is no stranger to feelings of anxiety or burnout or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but doctors countrywide are suffering more and more.  Doctors in addition to having the highest suicide rates among all professions by a factor of 4, continue to suffer the gauntlet of anxiety, panic attacks, burnout and PTSD amid […]

How Has COVID-19 Changed the Plastic Surgery Practices in Different Countries?

Dr. Kenneth Hughes, Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon, has taken a huge financial loss personally over the last several months as the proscribed closing has resulted in complete loss of income with continued bills for rent, payroll, services, etc.   The near future looks bleak for many businesses and some may have to close as a result.  […]

Businesses Reopening Amid Covid-19 and Protests

Dr. Kenneth Hughes, Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon, has followed the public health initiatives from the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and without reduced virulence of the Covid-19 strains or reduced penetrance, the country is sure to experience a resurgence of Covid-19 cases.  With all of the rioting, protesting, and demonstrating in the last few weeks, […]

The Mounting Stress and Anxiety on Doctors Treating Patients Among the Covid-19 Pandemic

Dr. Kenneth Hughes has been following the Covid-19 pandemic and treating patients and has tried to educate the public and his patients about prevention of transmission.  In addition, Dr. Kenneth Hughes, Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon, is acutely aware of the ongoing attacks on health officers.  The California Medical Association reported that over the past three […]

Is the United States Doomed to Endure a Second Round of Covid-19 Illnesses?

For months, Dr. Kenneth Hughes, Los Angeles plastic surgeon, and other doctors have tried to educate and spread the message about the most effective ways to keep our loved ones safe and healthy in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.  However, several obstacles confront our overall return to a world where Covid-19 related illness can […]

The Future of Plastic Surgery Amidst the Threats of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Epidemic

  The inhabitants of Los Angeles, the United States, and the rest of the world have been paralyzed with fear for months in the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.   Certainly, some people will always be dismissive or irresponsible and not follow universal guidelines for public health, but the majority of the people in […]

The Silicone Injection Epidemic and New and Novel Methods for Removal

The black market injection of chemicals for butt augmentation continues to rage at furious levels, and the complications left in its wake continue to escalate.  Silicone, hydrogel, PMMA, and biopolymers continue to be injected without any regulation throughout the world.  The materials are cheap and easy to obtain.  And there is money to be made […]

What Is New with Bodylifts?

Loose skin after massive weight loss has plagued patients for decades.  This has become more relevant since the advent of the surgical massive weight loss procedures. Dr. Kenneth Hughes, a Harvard-trained, board-certified plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, is an expert in body contouring procedures and body lift procedures.  A body lift involves removal of excess […]

Reviewing the Efficacy of Cellfina for Treating Cellulite

A few years ago, Cellulaze was the popular and marketed cellulite treatment.  Cellfina has been a more recently marketed device to improve cellulite.  The procedure involves projecting a small cutting edge which is to release the tethering cords responsible for the cellulite.  In general, the satisfaction for Cellfina is about 70%.  This is a lower […]

How Will Society View Doctors after the Coronavirus Is Beaten?

For 2 months, Dr. Kenneth Hughes has placed elective surgeries on hold, and doctors have operated to help the sick and the injured.  This is a time when there are no funds being disbursed, but the greatest risks are being taken by healthcare providers.  The small business that is a doctor’s practice has been shut […]

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