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
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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
Changes Women Experience after Pregnancy
In the world of cosmetic surgery, the “mommy makeover” has become a popular option for mothers who want to address postpartum changes to multiple areas of the body with multiple procedures at once. This all-at-once approach has a couple of important benefits — namely, it reduces fees and limits recovery time. Dr. Khalil is an expert in performing mommy makeovers. (more…)
Recovery Tips for Breast Procedure Patients
Women choose to have breast procedures for a variety of reasons, but one thing most share is a desire to understand what the recovery entails. The details of the recovery process vary depending on the specific procedure. Dr. Khalil always provides aftercare instructions and follow-up care for the best patient experience and outcomes possible. Here he provides a few tips to help prepare you for your recovery. (more…)
How Breasts Change as They Age
Younger women often take for granted how attractive their natural breasts look. As they get older, however — particularly around menopause — they will inevitably notice a series of changes that alter the appearance of their breasts. It is common for breasts to sag, look smaller and feel less firm around the time a woman reaches middle age. In this blog, award-winning plastic surgeon Dr. A.J. Khalil reviews the reasons... Read More
