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Urgent Medicine in the Age of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) with Dr. Kenneth Hughes
Published on April 26, 2020 by Kenneth HughesDr. Kenneth Hughes, Los Angeles plastic surgeon, has closed his office for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery until May 15th, at which time Dr. Hughes will reopen. This will have amounted to 2 months of closure to new patients. Part of the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic was to halt all non-urgent surgical procedures in […]
Who is Really Paying for Cosmetic Surgery Tourism?
Published on April 26, 2020 by Kenneth HughesDr. Kenneth Hughes in Los Angeles sees his own share of patients who have had cosmetic surgery abroad in other areas of country. These patients may have early complications that require treatment or intervention. Most commonly, Dr. Kenneth Hughes sees these patients months or years after this surgery for revision procedure or procedures. The most […]
Dr. Kenneth Hughes Performing Wound Care and Fighting Infection During the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic
Published on April 22, 2020 by Kenneth HughesPatients and the public in general view plastic surgeons in a pejorative way and tend to project those feelings onto plastic surgeons without giving that individual the benefit of the doubt. Dr. Kenneth Benjamin Hughes has closed his office during the pandemic for elective surgery and cosmetic surgery at great personal loss to himself and […]
Where Are the Small Business Loans for Struggling Businesses During this Covid-19 Coronavirus Outbreak?
Published on April 17, 2020 by Kenneth HughesMost plastic surgery businesses have become insolvent during this coronavirus pandemic. These companies are small and are receiving no income. In fact, some may be losing a huge amount of money due to refunds and keeping the payroll so that employees, spouses, and children can eat. None of these businesses can perform plastic surgery procedures […]
Determining the Origin of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Does it Matter to the World?
Published on April 16, 2020 by Kenneth HughesDr. Kenneth Hughes is a scholar and scientist at heart, and he looks toward and investigates public health problems to invest in solutions. Although this site is dedicated to plastic surgery technology and news, the coronavirus is having as much impact on plastic surgery business and the future of plastic surgery as anything has in […]
Many Hospitals Are Suing Patients for Unpaid Bills in 2019
Published on November 26, 2019 by Kenneth HughesWhen patients think of lawsuits and hospitals and doctors, patients tend to think of medical malpractice lawsuits that can result in ruin for doctors and hospital alike. However, this article addresses a different type of lawsuit related to medicine and patients. In recent years, many hospitals have been criticized publicly in the media for suing […]
What is New with Mommy Makeovers?
Published on November 1, 2019 by Kenneth HughesExpert mommy makeover surgeon in Los Angeles Dr. Kenneth Hughes performs mommy makeover surgeries, which typically include tummy tuck and breast surgery (breast augmentation and/or breast lift), but the options for mommy makeover have dramatically expanded with new bodytite technology and the pioneering surgical techniques of Dr. Kenneth Hughes. The tummy tuck can be helpful […]