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…)
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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
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
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
Breast Implant Placement: What to Know
In anticipation of your breast augmentation, you must decide where Dr. A.J. Khalil will position your implants. You have two options: above or below your pectoral (chest) muscle. Every woman has unique circumstances depending on her natural anatomy and personal preferences. Dr. Khalil’s specialty as a plastic surgeon is helping you determine the placement option that works for your needs. Above the Chest Muscle Placing breast implants above the chest... Read More
“True” Gynecomastia vs. Pseudogynecomastia: Understanding the Difference
The medical field uses the term gynecomastia to describe a condition causing enlarged male breasts. However, not every man with “man boobs” has true gynecomastia. Some men are actually afflicted by pseudogynecomastia, which is quite similar to gynecomastia but with some distinct differences. Here, Dr. A.J. Khalil breaks down the two conditions. Understanding “True” Gynecomastia One of the chief differences between true gynecomastia and pseudogynecomastia is the composition of the... Read More
Everything You’re Afraid to Ask About Brazilian Butt Lift
Brazilian butt lift is a highly requested procedure at the Beverly Hills plastic surgery practice of Dr. A.J. Khalil. The fat transfer technique provides many advantages over traditional butt augmentation using implants, and the results are exceptional. If you are considering Brazilian butt lift with Dr. Khalil, rest assured that no question is too embarrassing or silly to ask. In this post, the plastic surgeon answers Brazilian butt lift... Read More
Sensation Changes After Breast Surgery: What to Expect
Are you planning to alter the size and/or shape of your breasts with a procedure like breast augmentation, breast lift or breast reduction? You probably have questions about both how your breasts will look and how they will feel after surgery. Here, respected Beverly Hills breast surgeon A.J. Khalil explains what to expect in terms of sensation changes after breast surgery. Breast and Nipple Sensation After Surgery Changes in breast... Read More
