Pregnancies, nursing, and the inability to invest in yourself due to motherhood take a toll on your body. If the reflection you see staring back at you is unrecognizable, we want to change that. At Kadz Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA, we offer the mommy makeover. This procedure can transform your body and make you feel like yourself again and perhaps, help you achieve a body that’s even better than your pre-baby one. How Does a Mommy Makeover Work? A mommy makeover is a procedure that helps perfect the body after pregnancy and nursing. It can help remove stubborn fat, correct skin laxity, and contour and redefine your body. This procedure involves more than just a few surgical procedures. It entails a consultation, the creation of a customized treatment plan, your actual procedure, and your recovery. All of these steps make the mommy makeover what it is and work together to help you achieve a new and improved post-baby body. Your Consultation This process begins with a consultation. The consultation is one of the most important steps in this process because it helps confirm that you are a good candidate for this procedure. At this appointment, we will review your health history and ensure that you are healthy and able to successfully undergo various surgical procedures. We will also discuss your primary concerns and the areas you want to address and improve. At this time, our Dr. Kadz will make recommendations to help you design the perfect treatment plan. Creating Your Treatment Plan Creating your customized treatment plan is one of the most important aspects of this entire process. This is when we will determine which procedures you want and need to help transform your body during surgery. You can choose from different procedures for your mommy makeover, including breast augmentation with implants, a breast lift, a tummy tuck, monoplasty, and liposuction, among others. Customizing Your Procedure Not everyone’s treatment plan will look the same, which is why this is such a unique and individualized step in the process. You may want a breast augmentation with a breast lift or just a breast augmentation. You may also want a tummy tuck but don’t need a full tummy tuck and instead opt for a mini tummy tuck. You may or may not benefit from the monoplasty, but you could use liposuction in certain areas to help you achieve the most comprehensive results. The planning process is detailed and intricate, but it’s also precise and accurate, and every step will get one step closer to reaching your ideal image. Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a procedure that improves the size, shape, and proportion of the breasts. Breast augmentation by itself is an entirely customizable procedure. You can choose from different implant types and shapes to best meet your aesthetic goals. Once you choose the right implant type, you’ll choose you are specific size and shape. Our surgeon will help you make the right decisions based on your body, your ultimate goals, and your frame. Our goal is to help you reach your aesthetic goals but maintain proportion and symmetry. Choosing the Right Implants There are different types of implants you can choose from, including saline, silicone, and gummy bear implants. Each has its advantages, and Dr. Kadz will review the advantages of each during your consultation. Together, you can choose the right option that will best meet your aesthetic goals. Breast Lift A breast lift is a procedure that addresses the position of the breasts on the chest wall. With nursing and pregnancy often comes an increase in skin laxity, and as a result, your breasts can hang much lower than they used to. This can make you look and feel less confident in your appearance. A breast lift can be performed as a standalone procedure or in combination with a breast augmentation. A breast lift will improve the position of your breasts by lifting them higher on the chest wall. It does involve removing excess skin, but it won’t increase the size or change the shape of the breasts. Combining a Breast Lift and Breast Augmentation In the same way, a breast augmentation cannot lift your breasts higher on the chest wall; it can only improve the size, shape, and proportion. Many women opt to combine a breast lift with breast augmentation to help increase the size and improve the shape of the breasts while simultaneously lifting them higher, which can deliver some dramatic results. Abdominoplasty Abdominoplasty is the technical term for a tummy tuck. A tummy tuck is a procedure that hones the midsection to perfection by removing excess skin and fat from the area. It also restructures and tightens the abdominal muscles. Pregnancy can cause diastasis recti, a condition in which the abdominal muscles separate, and they don’t fuse back together with time. This procedure can address your abdominal muscles to make them tighter while also removing excess fat and skin from the area and then tightening the remaining skin. The Mini Tummy Tuck vs. Full Tummy Tuck There is are two versions of a tummy tuck: a mini tummy tuck and a full tummy tuck. The mini version addresses the area below the belly button and removes excess skin and fat while tightening the remaining skin—the full tummy tuck address of the entire midsection. You may benefit from one over the other, and our surgeon will help determine which procedure is right for you. Liposuction Many women choose to add liposuction to their mommy makeover to help perfect other areas of the body. Liposuction is often performed during a tummy tuck but can also be used to address stubborn pockets of fat on the hips, thighs, and even the upper arms. If you choose to add liposuction to your makeover, it will help you permanently eliminate stubborn fat from some of your most bothersome problem areas. And even better, the results are permanent and long as you maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid weight gain after your procedure. Monoplasty Monoplasty is a pubic contouring procedure also known as a pubic lift. It helps improve the appearance of the pubic bone by removing excess fatty tissue and skin from the area. Some women develop a protruding pubic area that results from excess skin and fat, and this procedure helps define and contour the area to help you improve its appearance. Your Procedure Once we create your treatment plant, we will schedule your procedure. We will provide you with a list of instructions on how to prepare for your procedure. On the day of your appointment, you will need someone who can drive you to and from our office since you will not be able to drive with the residual effects of anesthesia still in your system. During your procedure, Dr. Kadz will perform all of your chosen procedures. The entire process can take several hours and the total surgery time will vary based on the number and type of procedures you want to include in your mommy makeover. Your Recovery Once your procedure is complete, you will return home with a list of instructions on how to care for your body during the next few weeks. We will schedule follow-up appointments to help assess your results and monitor your body’s healing process. It’s important that you spend the first several days resting and that you enlist help at home. It’s critical that you have someone to help care for you since you will need assistance with childcare and basic household chores and duties like walking the dog, meal preparation, school pick up, cleaning, cooking, and laundry. We will provide you with a complete list of instructions on what to avoid, how and when to wear compression garments, and how to heal and recover as quickly as possible so that you can enjoy your new body. Get Your Pre-Baby Body Back With Just One Procedure If you want to feel like your old self again but look even better, the mommy makeover is the procedure that will help you do just that. Contact us today at Kadz Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA to learn more about this procedure and schedule your initial consultation to find out if it’s right for you.

A tight and toned midsection is difficult to achieve on your own, but that’s where we come in. At Kadz Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA, we can help you achieve the midsection of your dreams, and you don’t have to go to the gym or change your diet to do it. We offer abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, a procedure that tightens and tones your stomach by removing excess skin and fat. You’ll get an amazing midsection, no gym required. What Is a Tummy Tuck? The technical term for a tummy tuck is abdominoplasty. It is a procedure that perfects the midsection by removing excess skin and fat from the area while tightening the abdominal muscles. Different factors can cause loose skin and excess fat in the midsection, but both are very hard to treat on your own. Loose skin can result from one or more pregnancies, the aging process, previous surgical procedures, genetic makeup, or weight changes. That’s the benefit of this procedure. Whatever the cause of your loose skin, weak muscles, and excess fat, a tummy tuck will tighten and tone your midsection, and you will be able to enjoy your results permanently. Customizing Your Treatment A tummy tuck can be performed as a stand-alone procedure but is often done in conjunction with other procedures to enhance and improve multiple areas of the body at once. At Kadz Plastic Surgery, we offer many different body contouring procedures that will help improve your appearance, enhance your features, and give you a total body transformation. You can schedule a tummy tuck, but why stop there? You can meet all of your aesthetic goals in one procedure with any of these packages. The Mommy Makeover The mommy makeover is a procedure designed for women who want to get their pre-baby bodies back after one or more pregnancies. While abdominoplasty is included in this procedure, so too is a breast augmentation or breast lift. If you choose breast augmentation, you’ll have the option of saline, gummy bear, or silicone implants. It also includes monsplasty, the pubic contouring procedure, and can be completely customized to your needs. The Hourglass Figure Who doesn’t want an hourglass figure? We have good news: if you weren’t born with one, you can get one, thanks to our Hourglass Figure procedure. Along with abdominoplasty, which helps you get that tight and toned midsection, this procedure includes fascial plication, which tightens the muscles in the abdominal region and helps create that hourglass shape. It also includes liposuction in two areas of the body. By the end of this procedure, you will have that envy-worthy hourglass shape. Weight Loss Total Body Makeover Weight loss takes time, determination, and commitment. But what if you don’t have the time it takes to lose the weight you want? Or what if you just can’t target stubborn fat? That’s where we come in. We offer a Weight Loss Total Body Makeover that will remove unwanted fat from the body while enhancing your features and giving you a tight and toned midsection. This procedure includes abdominoplasty and your choice of breast augmentation with gummy bear, saline, or silicone implants, or a breast lift. It also includes monsplasty, and Brachioplasty, which is an upper arm lift that removes excess skin and fat from the upper arms to give you tighter and toned arms. The Ultimate Makeover Abdominoplasty provides patients with an effective way to transform their midsections, but you don’t have to stop there. You can experience all the benefits of a tummy tuck in our Ultimate Makeover package, as well as a few other procedures that can help transform your appearance for the better. This package includes breast augmentation with the option of saline, gummy bear, or silicone implants. It also includes monsplasty, and vaginoplasty, which is a labial contouring procedure. Brazilian Body Package Brazilian models changed the way Americans viewed fashion models back in the late 90s and 2000s. Those images of Gisele gracing the covers of every fashion magazine have probably been forever ingrained in your head. While we can’t give you Gisele’s height, we can help you get one step closer to that envy-worthy Brazilian body. The Brazilian Body Package includes abdominoplasty to give you that flat midsection. It also includes monsplasty, breast augmentation or a breast lift, two areas of liposuction, and a fat transfer. A fat transfer involves harvesting unwanted fat cells from one area of the body and then transfers them to an area like the buttocks to help augment and reshape the area in the most natural way possible. Choosing the Right Tummy Tuck There are different versions of a tummy tuck, and we will help determine the right one for you based on your needs. A full abdominoplasty addresses the entire midsection, while the mini version addresses the lower portion below the belly button. During an initial consultation, Dr. Kadz will examine your midsection and discuss your goals to learn more about what kind of outcome you hope to expect. Then, he will create a treatment plan that will help you achieve that outcome. Frequently Asked Questions Will I Be Asleep During the Procedure? This procedure begins with anesthesia, which will help you remain completely comfortable throughout the procedure. We administer general sedation or intravenous anesthesia during the procedure and will choose which is best for your needs based on the extent of your procedure. During abdominoplasty, an incision will be created in a location predetermined by you and the surgeon during your initial consultation. The incision location is typically based on the patient’s ultimate goals. What Is the Recovery Like? You can expect to spend the first several days of your recovery resting. You should have someone who can help you with household duties, so you can focus on resting. You will need someone to drive you to and from your appointment, and you must avoid strenuous activity for approximately six weeks after your procedure. Once we customize your procedure, we will give you a better idea of what kind of recovery you can expect and the steps you need to take. What Are the Benefits? This treatment has many benefits, which is why it is such a popular cosmetic surgery. It helps your clothes fit better and can help eliminate the need for Spanx. This procedure replaces your once protruding midsection with a tight, flat stomach that can become a major source of confidence. It can address excess fat and skin in a way that your diet and fitness routine cannot. It can also help tighten and tone your abdominal muscles, which will help enhance your overall appearance. Any muscle that you do build post-op while working your ab muscles will look that much better because they will no longer be hidden by a layer of excess skin and fat. Who Is a Candidate? Both men and women make good candidates for abdominoplasty. While weight gain can lead to loose skin, excess fat, and imperfections in your midsection, many patients who have reached a healthy weight schedule this treatment. They do so to address loose skin, excess fat, and muscle weakness in their abdominal area that they can’t address with diet or fitness efforts. Abdominoplasty improves the midsection in a way that you simply cannot. We advise women to wait until they are done having children to schedule this procedure since getting pregnant after a tummy tuck can sabotage your results. The best way to determine whether this procedure is right for you is through an initial consultation at our office. We will review your goals and medical history and determine the best procedure or combination procedures to meet your needs. Transform Your Body in One Procedure Whether you want to transform your entire midsection or your whole body, we can help. We offer many different procedures that can help you reach all of your body goals. Contact us today at Kadz Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA, and schedule your initial consultation to find out more about abdominoplasty and how you can combine it with other procedures to reach all of your aesthetic goals.

Breasts are one of the hallmarks of womanhood and youth, so they can affect your confidence if you’re not happy with how they look. You don’t have to live with breasts that you don’t love. At Kadz Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA, we offer breast augmentation, a procedure that can help improve the size, shape, and proportions of your breasts to make them look exactly how you always dreamed they would. Is Breast Augmentation Right for Me? You’ve been considering breast augmentation, but how do you know if it’s right for you? Chances are, if you’re asking whether this procedure is right for you, you may have already set your heart on breast implants and want to experience all the benefits that this procedure has to offer. If you need some convincing, we can give you some reasons why breast augmentation is a good idea and what it can do for your appearance and your confidence. You Want To Increase the Size of Your Breasts Many women choose this procedure simply because they want bigger breasts If you’re tired of buying Victoria’s Secret’s latest “add two cup sizes” push-up bra and want the real thing, we’re here to let you know that it is within your reach. You don’t have to live a life defined by extra padding and push-up bras. With this procedure, you can transform your breasts and make them the size that you want. You Want To Correct Breast Imperfections Some women are not happy with specific breast imperfections, such as symmetry, proportion, and shape issues. If you aren’t happy with the appearance of your breasts and they have certain imperfections that make you feel self-conscious, whether visible or non-visible, breast augmentation can help address these issues so you can reach perfection. Sometimes women with uneven breasts experience chronic neck and back pain. Chronic pain of any kind isn’t normal and can prevent you from enjoying the things that you love. This procedure can address symmetry issues to balance your body and alleviate pain. You Want To Restore Your Breasts After Cancer This procedure can help restore the breasts in women who have gone through cancer treatment. Sometimes cancer requires a full or partial mastectomy, which involves the removal of the breast tissue. The results of a mastectomy often make women feel self-conscious, but this procedure can help restore what they have lost due to cancer. It can help them make them feel more feminine and whole again. Pregnancy and Nursing Have Changed Your Breasts One or more pregnancies combined with years of nursing can take a toll on your breasts. It can cause them to look and feel much different than they used to. If you aren’t happy with the appearance, size, or shape of your breasts post-pregnancy, this procedure can transform them and help you feel like your old self again but even better. What Is Breast Augmentation? This procedure is designed to improve the appearance of the breasts by increasing the size and improving the shape and proportion. It is most often performed with the use of an implant. Different implants can be used during the procedure, including saline, silicone, and structured implants. Each has its advantages, and for most women, choosing the right one comes down to preference. Customizing Your Procedure This process begins with an initial consultation, during which we will confirm that you are in good health and are a good candidate for the procedure. We will review your medical history and discuss your goals. Once we confirm that you are eligible for the procedure, we will design your treatment plan. We will review the three different implant types during the design process, including saline, structured, and silicone implants, and provide you more details about the advantages of each. We will discuss your aesthetic goals and the type of outcome you hope to achieve. We will also take different factors into account in customizing your procedure, including your current breast size, your desired breast size and shape, and your frame. Procedure Add-Ons Breast augmentation is one of the core procedures included in many of our procedure packages. If you want to address multiple areas of your body in addition to your breasts, you can do it by choosing one of our packages and transform your body but do it all at once. This way, you don’t have to schedule multiple procedures and endure multiple recoveries. Breast augmentation is an option included in: The Mommy Makeover Weight Loss Total Body Makeover Brazilian Body Package The Ultimate Makeover The Hourglass Figure   When To Consider a Breast Lift Breast augmentation will improve the appearance, size, shape, and proportion of the breasts, but it will not change their position on your chest wall. With the aging process, pregnancy, nursing, or weight fluctuations, your breast can begin to sag or droop. Augmentation cannot address this concern, but a breast lift can. Many women opt to combine a breast lift with an augmentation to achieve the best results. We can evaluate the current state of your breasts during your initial consultation to see if you could benefit from adding a breast lift to your procedure. Choosing an Implant  Saline and silicone implants are made of different substances. Saline implants contain saltwater and are filled once the shell has been positioned in the proper location on the chest wall. This implant typically requires a smaller incision. Silicone implants are filled with silicone gel, which feels very similar to human fat. Gummy bear implants earned their name because their texture resembles an actual gummy bear. These are typically used during procedures for women who want much larger breasts. Incision location There are different incision locations, and Dr. Kadz will choose the right one for you. Incision locations include: The armpit The area beneath the breast The lower side of the areola The belly button   Frequently Asked Questions How Do I Prepare for My Procedure? Once we design your treatment plan and move forward with the process, we will schedule your procedure. We will provide you with a list of instructions on how to prepare for that day. Some of these directives may include the following: Wait three to six months after you finish breastfeeding to schedule your procedure Avoid eating at least eight hours before your scheduled procedure Avoid alcohol one week before your procedure Stop smoking several weeks before your procedure and quit altogether if possible Avoid Omega-3s, vitamin E, fish oil, garlic, and any other over-the-counter blood thinners two weeks before your procedure   How Do I Prepare for My Recovery? On the day of your procedure, you will need someone to drive you to and from your appointment and someone who can help with meals and household duties for a few days. You must avoid lifting anything over 10 pounds for several weeks and avoid strenuous activity until you are cleared by our surgeon. When planning your meals, be sure to prepare healthy and nutritious options to help your body heal. Avoid sugary, salty, or processed foods since they can inhibit the healing process and make your recovery take longer. Make sure you stay hydrated and get enough rest because doing so will help your body recover as quickly as possible so that you can enjoy your new breasts. Will I Still Be Able To Nurse? Many women can nurse after this procedure. If you do plan on getting pregnant after your procedure and want to nurse, be sure to let Dr. Kadz know during your initial consultation so he can take that into account when designing your treatment plan. Certain aspects of the procedure may promote nursing post-op better than others. Am I a Candidate? If you want to correct breast imperfections or transform the appearance of your breasts, you may be a good candidate for this procedure. An initial consultation is the best way to confirm that this surgery is right for you. Schedule Your Initial Consultation Today You don’t have to live with breasts that make you feel self-conscious about your image. This procedure can give you a new sense of confidence, make your clothes look and fit better, and help you feel more feminine and confident in your appearance. Contact us today at Kadz Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA, to schedule your initial consultation and find out if this procedure is right for you.

People often don’t think about their neck until it’s too late. By the time they finally think about their neck, it is due to its sagging. However, you don’t need to spend the rest of your life hiding your sagging neck skin by wearing long hair during cold months and short-sleeved turtle necks during warm months. At Kadz Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA, we offer a neck lift to restore a youthful profile you can be confident in. How Long Does a Neck Lift Last?  The toning, tightening results of a neck lift are semi-permanent. However, nothing can reverse or delay the aging process for good. You should expect to need a maintenance procedure 10 to 15 years after your initial procedure to keep the youthful profile you desire. However, you can extend the longevity of your results by making healthy choices in your lifestyle. Also, a sound skincare routine will help your results last longer. How to Make Your Results Last Longer While anti-aging creams and serums are insufficient for lifting sagging neck skin, they can improve the health of your skin and help your neck lift results last as long as possible. For the longest-lasting results, invest in skincare products containing collagen and hyaluronic acid. This will help your skin stay nourished and hydrated. Remember to Mind Your Posture Another effective way to extend your results is to mind your posture. The more you bend your neck and lean forward, the more your skin is creased. After years of creasing for hours at a time, the neck skin wrinkles and develops deep bands. To prevent neck strain, it is advisable to hold your phone at eye level. You should also be aware of how you hold and move your neck when you work, drive, read, and play video games. At first, you will forget about your posture every once in a while. However, over time, you will be constantly aware of your posture. After enough time, proper posture will come naturally, and you will no longer need to think about it. Make Healthy Choices Making healthy lifestyle choices will extend the longevity of your results significantly. For example, you should follow CDC and AHA guidelines regarding drinking alcohol in moderation. You should also eat nutritious foods most of the time and limit the amount of sugar and salt you consume. Also, if you want your neck skin to remain tight and smooth for as long as possible, you must refrain from consuming tobacco products, such as:  Cigars Chewing tobacco Electronic cigarettes Cigarettes Nicotine destroys your existing collagen, the protein responsible for keeping your skin looking young and healthy and decreases the efficiency with which your skin produces new collagen. Also, it is very important to apply sunscreen to your chest and neck and reapply it every four hours. Like nicotine, UV ray damage wreaks havoc on your collagen. Finally, it is very important to remain hydrated. What Is a Neck Lift?  A neck lift, sometimes called platysmaplasty or lower rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic procedure designed to restore a youthful profile to the neck. Specifically, lower rhytidectomy is designed to remove excess chin fat and eliminate jowls, enhancing the appearance of the jawline. It is also designed to enhance the appearance of the neck by removing extra neck muscle causing bands that negatively affect the neck’s contours. Also, loose neck skin is tightened during this procedure.   The Scope of Platysmaplasty On the other hand, platysmaplasty is simply a neck-enhancing procedure. Unlike lower rhytidectomy, it does not involve excess chin fat removal. What you can expect from this procedure is the elimination of excess neck fat and skin. Furthermore, loose neck skin is tightened during this procedure. This will boost your self-confidence by helping you look years younger and much thinner. You may even donate your scarves and turtlenecks to people in need because you are so confident in your neck’s appearance. What Causes Neck Skin Laxity? Skin laxity is a natural part of the aging process.  Any area of the body can experience loose skin but it most commonly affects the jawline and neck. In some cases, young people experience skin laxity in this area due to massive weight loss. Nevertheless, it most often occurs due to a lack of hyaluronic acid, elastin, and collagen. As you age, your skin starts to metabolize these essential compounds faster than it produces them. This leads to such visible signs of aging as dry, wrinkled, and sagging skin. The neck is among the first places to show these aging signs due to how thin the skin is in the region. What Causes Excess Neck Fat? Your genetics is one of the most significant factors determining where your body stores excess energy. Neck fat is particularly frustrating because it is so hard to hide. You can wear summer scarves when it’s warm and turtlenecks in the winter, but you can’t feasibly hide your neck fat every day. On days that your neck is exposed, you look much heavier and older than you truly are.   Neck fat is also particularly frustrating because it is impossible to spot-reduce fat even with targeted exercise. You can operate at a caloric deficit for months or years and only burn a noticeable amount of fat from your thighs, arms, back, or hips. Barring a fat removal procedure, it is possible to have excess neck fat unless you temporarily achieve an unsustainably low body fat percentage.   What to Expect Throughout the Neck Enhancement Process A Consultation We need to ensure this procedure is a good fit for you before we schedule it. To determine this, Dr. Bruce Kadz, M.D. will assess your current aesthetic and review your cosmetic goals. He will also discuss your health history and current health with you to ensure you are currently healthy enough to undergo this procedure. Depending on your goals, you may need a couple of procedures to achieve the look you want.   For example, if you have a great deal of extraneous adipose tissue in your neck, liposuction may be required in addition to your neck lift to achieve your desired contours. Also, he will advise you on everything you must do to prepare for your operation. You may be considered a poor candidate for this procedure if you don’t think you can follow all of the rules. As an example, you must be able to go three months without consuming nicotine or alcohol.   Preparation Remember, to qualify for this procedure, you must be willing and able to abide by all pre-operative rules. For example, you may not consume alcohol or caffeine. Also, you must not take any drugs or supplements that will affect your blood pressure by thinning your blood or through some other means. Additionally, you must go at least eight hours without eating or drinking prior to your procedure if you would prefer general anesthesia.   If you’ve never gone a day without lunch in your life, it is advisable to schedule your procedure early in the morning so all you have to do is stop eating and drinking at midnight. On the other hand, if you firmly believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, a late afternoon procedure would be more appropriate for you. Your Procedure What to expect during your procedure will be discussed in great detail during your initial consultation once Dr. Kadz has a thorough understanding of your cosmetic goals. However, regardless of the scope of your procedure, you can expect to receive either general anesthesia or sedation and local anesthesia before your procedure begins. What to Expect Following Your Procedure There are several rules you must abide by in the weeks following your procedure. During your initial evaluation, we will review these rules in detail. We will also review them after your procedure to give you another opportunity to ask any questions. Here are some of the rules you must abide by after your procedure: Don’t take blood-thinners Don’t consume tobacco products Don’t drink alcohol Don’t exercise intensely Don’t get your incision sites wet Take all prescriptions as directed   Book Your Evaluation Today Depending on your age, skin health, and lifestyle choices, your neck lift results may last for 10 to 15 years. If you think this procedure could improve your profile and self-confidence, we’re here to help. Book an appointment at Kadz Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA to learn more.

Chemical peels are a simple yet effective treatment when it comes to rejuvenating the skin. You can get this non-invasive cosmetic as often as once a month and up to once every few years. At Kadz Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA, we use chemical solutions to exfoliate the damaged outer layers of your skin, erase imperfections, and improve your overall skin tone and texture. How Often Should You Get Chemical Peels? The frequency of your chemical peel treatments is determined by the severity of your skin condition and the type of chemical peel used. Light, medium, and deep chemical peels may be performed once a month to once every few years. If you have scarring and typical skin flaws, you can expect them to diminish gradually with each treatment. We recommend the following treatment schedules for each chemical peel type: Light Chemical Peels Light peels commonly use fruit or salicylic acid, which means you can have one treatment session every month. If you have minor skin issues that you want to improve, a light chemical peel is a good option. A light peel is excellent for addressing skin issues such as: Faint wrinkles and fine lines Moderate hyperpigmentation Minor acne scarring Minimal skin tone and texture issues   Medium Chemical Peels Every four to six months, you can have a medium-strength peel at our clinic. These peels usually involve glycolic acid or diluted trichloroacetic acid, making them ideal if you require a deeper, moderately intense exfoliation and want to see results sooner. A medium peel is designed to exfoliate the topmost layer of the skin, which is where the most damage and imperfection occurs. Glycolic acid is commonly found in medium-strength peels, and it’s an excellent choice for treating the following skin issues: Acne scars Skin trauma Hyperpigmentation Dry or damaged skin   Deep Chemical Peels Deep peels should only be performed every two to three years. A deep peel requires minimal downtime. We’ll recommend that you rest for one to two weeks after the treatment. To ensure thorough exfoliation, we use a higher-strength chemical when performing deep peels. Because it’s the most intensive peeling treatment, the deep peel can significantly improve your skin condition. It is capable of erasing moderate wrinkles, age spots, and acne scars. Full-strength peels are used to address several skin problems such as: Acne scarring Wrinkles and fine lines Severe hyperpigmentation Skin laxity   How Peels Can Improve Your Skin A chemical peel can improve many skin problems, ranging from pigment issues to acne and wrinkles. You can expect visible improvements when you incorporate regular peels into your skincare routine. Getting a peel at our clinic can help you get visible skin improvements that at-home skincare products can’t achieve. Reduces the Appearance of Wrinkles Peels can effectively target and minimize the appearance of wrinkles. When you incorporate peels into your skincare routine, you may notice the early signs of skin aging beginning to fade. A peel can also help you prevent the formation of new lines in the future. Evens Out Your Skin Tone Peels contain concentrated ingredients that work to lighten stubborn dark spots. As a result, you can enjoy a more even skin tone over time. Peels exfoliate the top layer of skin to reveal a healthier, rejuvenated layer underneath. This new layer of skin is free from dead skin and minor imperfections. Exfoliation also helps to enhance the appearance of your acne scars. Improves Acne-Prone Skin Acne is usually caused by excess oil. To improve acne-prone skin, peels contain certain acids that fight acne and help the skin heal by temporarily reducing oiliness. If you have acne problems, getting regular light or medium peels is a great way to keep them under control. As a result, you can enjoy clearer, beautiful skin that makes you feel confident. Enhances Your Glow Peels can improve your overall appearance. You’ll enjoy an enhanced “glow” that not only shows when you are wearing makeup. You’ll have bright-looking, beautiful skin that makes you look more confident and vibrant. Reverses Sun Damage UV rays from sun exposure are one of the leading causes of premature aging. Fortunately, peels can help heal and reverse UV damage on your face, neck, and hands. To maintain the outcomes of your treatment, we recommend that you also use sunscreen daily. What Can You Expect During Your Treatment? Peels are frequently done together with facials, but they can also be performed as standalone treatments. During your session, the peeling solutions are applied to your skin for a specific amount of time and then removed. The entire topmost layer of dead skin cells is exfoliated during the application and removal of the peel. As a result, you’ll see a new, fresh layer of skin with fewer imperfections. How Long Do Treatment Sessions Take? A peel lasts about as long as a typical facial, but it can vary based on your individual needs. We’ll go over your aesthetic goals and help you figure out which peel is best for you during your consultation. You’ll get a better idea of how long your appointments will take based on your needs. When Can You See the Results? After just one treatment, you can notice an immediate difference in the appearance of your skin. These visible results can last for several weeks. The improvements will continue to get better as you receive follow-up treatments and follow a skincare routine. We can design a treatment plan that will give you the best long-term results. Who Is a Good Candidate for Peels? Chemical peel treatments are an excellent solution for anyone looking for a non-surgical, safe way to rejuvenate their skin. During your consultation, we’ll set your expectations about the treatment and the results you can achieve. You must have realistic expectations so we can give you a positive experience. If you have very specific skin issues, we can customize your treatment. Our clinic can use various chemical peel treatments, which can be tailored to your needs. The first step towards achieving healthy, revitalized skin is to select the correct chemical peel type first. Initial Assessment We’ll ask about your aesthetic goals during your initial consultation before recommending the most appropriate type of chemical peel. Also, we’ll take a look at your overall skin condition. Finally, we’d like to know if you have any allergies to certain chemicals and check to see if you have an untreated skin infection near the treatment area. After evaluating your skin condition, we can customize a treatment plan or suggest a combination of treatments that are best suited to your needs and desires. We’ll consider your skin condition and personal cosmetic goals when designing a treatment plan. Candidates for Light and Medium Peels You may be an ideal candidate for a light or medium chemical peel if your skin issues are light to moderate. If you want to improve your overall facial skin appearance (or prevent skin imperfections from developing) without having to endure a more invasive treatment, a light or medium peel can be suitable for you. Light and medium peels can improve the surface of your skin and unclog any congested pores. If you have chronic dry skin, fine lines, and mild acne, you can expect an overall improvement in your skin condition after a light or medium chemical peel. In addition, we can personalize the chemical mixture to address your unique skin problem and give you the best results. Candidates for Deep Peels You may be a good candidate for a deep chemical peel if you wish to reduce the appearance of visible facial wrinkles, minimize the appearance of sunspots, or even eliminate precancerous facial skin growth. However, deep peels are more intensive and require minimal downtime, so you’ll need to prepare for the treatment. Following a deep chemical, it will be necessary for you to apply sunscreen and protect the treated regions from direct sunlight. You may not be an ideal candidate for deep peels if you have an uncommon or extensive keloid scar formation. Get Beautiful Skin and Feel More Confident Are you wondering if chemical peels are the ideal treatment for your skin issues? Contact Kadz Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA, and learn more about our skincare treatments. We’re here to assist you in achieving beautiful skin so that you can feel secure and confident about yourself. By scheduling an appointment with us, you’ll be one step closer to achieving a more youthful, beautiful appearance.

When you lose weight naturally, the body chooses where it will reduce fat first. As any fitness authority will tell you, you cannot spot treat and guarantee you’ll lose weight in specific areas with exercise and weight loss. However, thanks to body contouring procedures, at Kadz Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA, we can spot treat with weight loss surgery to remove stubborn fat from your problem areas so that you finally achieve the body of your dreams. The New Weight Loss Surgery Weight loss surgery used to refer to stomach stapling and other similar procedures, but now, this term can also refer to many different procedures designed to remove stubborn fat and excess fat from the body to shape, slim, and contour the physique. Weight loss surgery can remove stubborn fat from those who do not qualify as obese but want to reach their body goals yet can’t achieve those goals despite their best diet and fitness efforts. From a tummy tuck to liposuction, there is a procedure that can help remove stubborn fat from your body so that you can look and feel your best without having to spend any extra hours at the gym. You’ll look as though you have lost weight, but you’ll also look more defined and contoured. Liposuction Liposuction is a popular surgical procedure that targets the stubborn body fat between your skin’s surface and your muscles. If you have problem areas that simply won’t respond to diet and exercise, liposuction is the perfect solution. It can slim and contour your body remove that stubborn fat permanently. It will help you experience the same effects as if you finally lost those last few pounds, but the benefit is, we can target where those pounds come from. What Does It Treat? While liposuction can remove stubborn fat from virtually anywhere in the body, there are some common areas that patients choose to treat. The most common treatment areas include the: Hips Waistline Buttocks Inner and outer thighs Knees Upper arms Neck   What Happens During the Procedure? During a liposuction procedure, we will administer the necessary anesthetic as discussed during your consultation to numb the area. Then, a small incision will be made in your treatment area. A thin tube called a cannula will be inserted into the incision, and the stubborn fat will be gently suctioned from the area. Once the fat is removed from your body, it will be gone permanently. How Much Weight Will I Lose? While this procedure will result in some weight loss, you should measure your results in terms of inches, not pounds. Liposuction can remove up to 10 pounds of stubborn fat from the body, but the most dramatic differences will be in your measurements. Most patients go down one or more sizes after this procedure and look and feel tighter and more toned. Who Is a Candidate? Some of the fittest athletes have turned to liposuction to perfect their bodies and remove that stubborn fat that even the strictest fitness regimen and eating plan cannot target. Additionally, patients near their goal weight and who aren’t in elite athletic shape but want to remove stubborn fat also qualify for this procedure. Some stubborn fat is simply hereditary, but thanks to liposuction, you now have a say in whether or not that fat continues to stand between you and your goals. An initial consultation with Dr. Kadz will determine if liposuction is the right choice for you. Tummy Tuck The technical term for a tummy tuck is abdominoplasty. It is a procedure that will give you the kind of results that will make it look like you lost a significant amount of weight, primarily in your midsection. This procedure helps remove stubborn fat from the area and tightens the skin to create a tighter and more toned midsection. What Does It Treat? This procedure can treat a protruding abdomen. When your stomach isn’t as tight or as flat as you would like, it can make you feel uncomfortable and self-conscious. This procedure also removes excess fat, strengthens the abdominal muscles, and removes loose skin. The most common causes of abdominal weakness and a protruding abdomen with loose skin and excess fat can be attributed to: The aging process Genetics Surgical procedures Weight fluctuations Obesity Pregnancy   Who Is a Candidate? Ideal candidates for a tummy tuck are men and women who are self-conscious about the appearance of their abdomens. If you have excess skin and fat in your abdominal area that is keeping you from looking and feeling your best, a tummy tuck may be the solution you’ve been looking for. This procedure will help you lose those last several pounds in your abdominal area so that you can look and feel your best. It is important to note that while this procedure will help your clothes look and fit better, it is intended for those who have reached a normal weight based on their age, gender, and body composition but still are not happy with how their stomach looks. Ideal candidates should not plan on becoming pregnant post-op since doing so will negatively affect the results of this procedure. Arm Tuck If you want to lose weight to tone your arms, but your body just won’t respond the way you wish it would by shrinking the fat cells in your arms, there is a procedure that will help you reach your goals, and it’s called the arm lift. An arm lift will restructure your arms and remove excess fat while tightening the skin to help your arms look tighter, slimmer, and more toned. The technical term for an arm tuck is Brachioplasty, and it involves removing excess tissues in the arms to make them look tighter and more toned. Post-surgery, you’ll achieve beautiful, shapely arms that will make you look like you have lost weight and developed more toned-looking arms. What Happens During the Procedure? During an arm tuck, anesthesia will be administered to help you maintain comfort during the procedure. Then, a small incision will be made in the upper arm to remove excess fat and excess skin. Then, Dr. Kadz will contour the remaining tissue to create shapelier and toned-looking arms. The incision will then be closed, and a bandage will be applied to help promote healing. You can expect this procedure to take anywhere from one to two hours in total. Results will be noticeable immediately and will continue to improve as your body heals post-surgery. Am I a Candidate? If you’ve been trying to lose weight in an attempt to target stubborn fat in your arms but have an unsuccessful, you are most likely a candidate for an arm tuck. A consultation with Dr. Kadz will help determine if this procedure will help you reach your body goals. It’s important to note that once you undergo treatment, you will need to focus on eating a healthy diet and following a consistent exercise routine to maintain your results. Achieve Your Dream Body Whether you want to improve the appearance of your abdomen, your arms or remove stubborn fat from various areas of your body, weight loss surgery can help you finally achieve your dream body. While the number on the scale may change, you may be too impressed with your reflection in the mirror to even notice. Contact Kadz Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA, today to learn more about these procedures and if you qualify as an ideal candidate.