Dr. Kenneth Hughes Plastic Surgery Blog

Should Breast Implants Be Removed if There is Continued Pain?

A complete workup needs to be conducted by a board certified plastic surgeon who may be able to determine if the pain is related to the...

Are drains required to prevent seroma after breast implant removal?

Drains may assist in reducing the risk for fluid collection in this scenario (breast explantation). Some plastic surgeons will use...

To Remove or Not to Remove the Breast Implant Capsule When Removing Breast Implants

Leaving a capsule behind is preferred if it is thin and pliable. If there are calcific components, or silicone granulomatous...

Board Certification in Plastic Surgery 2012 Dr. Kenneth Benjamin Hughes, MD

Congratulations 2012 ABPLS members (Board Certification in Plastic Surgery) Nour Abboushi Richard Louis Agag Brian Thomas Andrews ...

Brazilian Buttlift and Loose Skin after Liposuction

Will have loose skin after a bbl? (photo) It can be a bit difficult from pictures alone to determine if liposuction will leave you with...

Can I transfer fat from my breasts to butt for a successful BBL?

Question: Can I transfer fat from my breasts to butt for a successful BBL? Answer: Dr. Kenneth Benjamin Hughes would not recommend fat...

Multiple Procedures Performed at the Same Time with Dr. Kenneth Benjamin Hughes, MD

Is it possible to have a Brazilian buttlift, tummy tuck, Liposuction 360, and breast lift with implants at the same time? Your board...

Brazilian Buttlift for Thinner Patients with Dr. Kenneth Benjamin Hughes

Do I have enough fat for BBL? It is a rare individual in whom Dr. Kenneth Hughes cannot find enough fat to perform a Brazilian buttlift...

How Long After Surgical Weight Loss Procedures Can a Patient Have A Brazilian Buttlift (BBL)?

Your goal weight should be stable for at least 6 months following a surgical weight loss procedure.