If your abdominal muscles have separated, you may have a more difficult time achieving the midsection that you desire. This means that even with proper diet and exercise, you may still struggle with the appearance of your abdomen. If you are struggling with your abdominal muscles, it may be time to consult with an experienced plastic surgeon like Dr. A.J. Khalil. Here, Dr. Khalil explains why abdominal muscles separate and... Read More
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How Will My Breasts Look After Removing My Implants?
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in the United States. Most patients are highly satisfied with their breast implants after surgery. However, some patients eventually decide that they want to have their implants removed for personal or medical reasons. It is natural to have questions when considering any plastic surgery procedure. One of the most common questions that patients ask Dr. A.J. Khalil when considering... Read More
Preparing for a Breast Consultation: What You Should Know
If you have been considering a breast procedure and finally feel ready to take the plunge, the first step is to meet with a plastic surgeon. This consultation gives you the opportunity to get to know the doctor, learn more about the procedure and get all the information you need to make your final decision. Here, Dr. A.J. Khalil, an award-winning plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, explains some of the... Read More
Do You Always Look Tired? These Procedures Can Help
Do you ever wake up after a full night of sleep feeling refreshed, but then look in the mirror and see a reflection that tells a different story? Unfortunately, the aging process can cause the skin around your eyes to have a permanently tired look, no matter how awake you happen to feel at any given moment. Elite plastic surgeon Dr. A.J. Khalil describes some of the facial cosmetic procedures... Read More
When Do Most Women Choose to Get Breast Lift?
You are hardly alone if you assumed you would never have plastic surgery, but then start thinking differently as you got older. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. A.J. Khalil meets with many women who were perfectly happy with their breasts until they started to droop. In this blog, he describes the points in a woman’s life when motivation to have breast lift surgery is often highest. (more…)
Breastfeeding with Implants: What You Need to Know
Whether it is from women who are considering having breast augmentation and want to have children later or from women who already have breast implants and are now considering having kids, Dr. A.J. Khalil receives a lot of questions about what kind of impact breast implants have on breastfeeding. Many of these women assume that implants would prevent them from nursing their children. Fortunately, that is not accurate: most women... Read More
Have Tough Questions about Liposuction? Dr. Khalil Has the Answers
Although liposuction has been one of the most effective body contouring surgeries for decades, plenty of misconceptions about the procedure prevail. If you have always wanted to learn more about liposuction but have been too afraid to ask a doctor, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. A.J. Khalil has written this blog as a safe place to learn the answers to your toughest questions. (more…)
Can Exercise Reduce the Size of Your Breasts?
If you wish your breasts were smaller and fit in better proportion to your body, you may have begun researching ways to reduce their size. While board-certified plastic surgeon A.J. Khalil can attest that breast reduction surgery is the most effective way to accomplish this change, he understands that you may wish to explore non-surgical options before making a final decision. In this blog, he explains how feasible it is... Read More
The Benefits of Having a Larger Butt
Brazilian butt lift (BBL) is now the fastest growing cosmetic surgery in the world. Its surging popularity should not come as a surprise — social media is obsessed with celebrities who have large buttocks like the Kardashians and Nicki Minaj. Dr. A.J. Khalil confirms that this trend is active in Beverly Hills, too. If you have been interested in augmenting your backside, read this blog to learn a few of... Read More
Deciding between Silicone and Saline Breast Implants
Women seek breast implants for a variety of reasons. Enhancing naturally small breasts, correcting asymmetrical breasts, restoring breast shape after trauma, or correcting congenital abnormalities are some reasons that women consider breast augmentation. Before implants, patients and their cosmetic surgeons need to decide whether silicone or saline breast implants are the best choice. There are several differences and similarities between these two options and a variety of things to consider... Read More