If you’re tired of wearing push-up bras or adding extra padding to make your chest appear larger, we can help you get the real thing with breast augmentation. At Kadz Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA, we offer this enhancement procedure so that you can increase your confidence, get rid of your push-up bras, and finally achieve your dream breasts. What Are the Requirements for Breast Augmentation? There are some requirements that patients must meet to qualify for this procedure. We will determine your eligibility for treatment during your initial consultation, where we will learn more about your goals and what you want to change or improve about your breasts. We will also ask some questions about your medical history to ensure that you are in good health and then move forward with the process by designing your treatment plan. You Are in Good Health One of the most important requirements for any surgical procedure, elective or necessary, is that you are in good health. Being in good health is essential to both the procedure and your ability to recover quickly. Patients should be non-smokers, and if they are smokers, they should stop and, if possible, attempt to quit well before their scheduled procedure. Smoking can affect the success of any surgical procedure, as well as the outcome and the recovery. It’s important that you avoid and quit smoking if possible to ensure the best results. Additionally, it’s important that you make us aware of any underlying health conditions that affect you so that we can have all of your health information available when determining your treatment eligibility. You Have Realistic Expectations When we create your treatment plan for this procedure, we will take every step to ensure that you know exactly what to expect. Having realistic and optimistic expectations about your procedure, your recovery, and the results are important to this entire process. We will describe the procedure in detail, review your treatment plan, and describe the recovery process so that you know what to expect. This will help prepare you for the procedure so that you know what to do in the days and weeks leading up to your scheduled augmentation and make recommendations about how to have the best and quickest recovery. You Want Larger Breasts Another requirement of this procedure is that women desire to increase the size, shape, and proportion of their breasts. This procedure is designed to make your breasts larger. The goal of augmentation is to increase breast size by at least once cup size. Those who want natural-looking breasts but also want to improve their breasts with breast augmentation make good candidates for this procedure. You Have Fully Developed Breasts Another requirement of this procedure is that women’s natural breasts are fully developed. Complete breast development typically occurs by the age of 18, but for some women, their breasts continue to grow and develop into their early to mid-20s. If you are in your late teens or early 20’s and want to undergo this procedure, breast development is something that we can assess during your initial consultation to determine whether your body is ready for this procedure. Those whose breasts haven’t fully developed are not ineligible; they will just need to give their bodies time to complete the development process before scheduling their procedure. What Is Breast Augmentation? Breast augmentation is a customizable procedure that aims to increase the breasts’ size, shape, and proportions, typically with an implant. This procedure can also be performed with a fat transfer, which involves the use of liposuction to remove unwanted fat cells from a problem area and then inject those healthy fat cells into the breasts to increase breast volume. What Can I Expect From the Procedure? Once you undergo the necessary consultation process and work with our surgeon to design your treatment plan and choose the right implant type, shape, and size that you want for your new breasts, we will schedule your procedure. We will choose an incision location based on your ultimate goals and your needs, and during the procedure, that incision will be created, and the implant will be inserted into the breast. Incisions can be made in the armpit, beneath the breast at the top of the rib cage, or through the areola. Customizing your Procedure One of the benefits of breast augmentation is that the entire procedure can be customized, from the implant type and shape to the incision location. No one breast surgery is alike because women have different goals, frames, and proportions. Additionally, we can customize your procedure by adding a breast lift to your treatment plan. Implants will improve the size, shape, and proportions of your breasts, but they won’t improve the position of the breasts on the chest wall. With the aging process, pregnancy or nursing, the breasts can experience sagging or drooping due to skin laxity. Adding a breast lift to your procedure can help address this concern by removing excess tissue and lifting the breasts higher onto the chest wall to improve your breast profile and proportions. This add-on can help deliver the most aesthetic-looking and comprehensive results. During a consultation, we can determine if a breast lift is in your best interests. How Long Does the Procedure Take? This procedure ranges in length based on the extent of the work that must be completed. Typically, a breast augmentation will take anywhere from 90 minutes to two hours to complete. Once we design your treatment plan, we can provide you with a better idea of how long you can expect your procedure to take. Before beginning the procedure, we will administer anesthesia to maintain your comfort throughout the duration of the procedure. What Kind of Recovery Can I Expect? One of the best ways to prepare for this treatment is by preparing for your recovery. Enlisting help at home, having someone who can drive you to and from your procedure, and planning ahead will make a significant difference in your overall recovery. After your procedure is complete, your new breasts will be bandaged to help promote quick healing and help support the entire area. Following the Recovery Directives We ask patients to avoid sleeping on their stomach for several days post-op and also encourage patients to spend as much time resting at home as possible. It’s important that you avoid strenuous activity or overexertion until you are cleared to do so. As for resuming your workout schedule, we advise that patients wait a few weeks before resuming light workouts. We will provide you with a complete and thorough list of recovery instructions ahead of time so that you know how to prepare and what to avoid. Who Is a Candidate? The best candidates for this procedure are women from all walks of life. It can help women who have undergone multiple pregnancies and have spent years nursing revamp their figure. It can restore breasts to women who have undergone a full or partial mastectomy. It can also help women improve the appearance of their breasts, whether they have naturally smaller breasts or want to correct imperfections with their breasts, such as size and symmetry issues. Schedule Your Consultation Today If you’ve always wanted to undergo breast augmentation to transform your breasts and achieve your ideal image, what are you waiting for? Our experts are here and ready to walk you through each step of this journey so that you can achieve perfect, proportional, and natural-looking breasts. This procedure is an investment in your appearance and your self-confidence. Contact us today at Kadz Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA to schedule your initial consultation.

Juvederm is a dermal filler that patients favor. As it rejuvenates drooping, wrinkled skin and rejuvenates aging skin, it has an unparalleled effect on aging skin. Here at Kadz Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA, we offer a line of Juvederm products, including Voluma, an advanced formula that restores facial harmony and gives you a younger-looking complexion. What Are the Benefits of Juvederm Voluma? This treatment provides sagging skin a lift, fills in wrinkles, and conceals signs of aging. It also rebalances uneven features. Simple injections are all it takes to accomplish the goal. By injecting products, the skin is targeted from the inside, allowing for faster results. Thus, the results last longer and appear far better than anything produced by over-the-counter products. For centuries, we’ve struggled to beat the ravages of aging and have relinquished our control over our looks. We now have an opportunity to regain control over our bodies and faces thanks to Juvederm Voluma. It’s thrilling for the patients to be able to identify the person they see in the mirror as the young and vibrant person they remember. The Treatment: What Is It? There are many fillers available from Juvederm that are designed for the treatment of different areas around the face. Voluma is a unique treatment that corrects the lower part of the face. This is accomplished by restoring volume to the cheeks and chin. A more balanced and sculpted look is achieved by contouring and defining the area around the cheeks. If it is applied to the chin, it can reduce submental fullness, lift skin that has sagged, and sharpen jawlines. It does all this by replenishing and restoring the skin with hyaluronic acid, which occurs naturally in the body. A decrease in hyaluronic acid production leads to a loss of skin volume as we get older. Lines and hollows appear on the skin. Often, as we age, we lose confidence and become frustrated at the idea that we cannot control how we look. This treatment adds new hyaluronic acid into these problematic areas, restoring volume. Where Can I Utilize This Treatment? The Chin In addition to giving an individual a gorgeous profile, a pronounced, refined chin often makes their face appear younger and their skin appear tighter. Patients can achieve a softer, lifted appearance by using this treatment on the chin and jawline. The Cheeks Specifically designed for treating cheeks, this Juvederm filler hydrates them. Sunken areas can be filled, and wrinkles that have developed because of volume loss can be smoothed out. Nasolabial folds, as well as smile lines, are also addressed by this treatment. Consequently, the cheeks are emphasized and the face is lifted. The Treatment Process Before To determine if this treatment is right for you, we will examine your medical history and discuss your goals. Our treatment plan will begin once we have determined that you are a good fit. You’ll find out how many injections you need, how much product you’ll need, and where you should have injections. Many patients are surprised to learn that certain areas bothering them do not respond well to direct injection but are lifted when other portions of their face are treated. We have expert staff who understand facial anatomy and have the artistry and experience to help you achieve a balanced and full appearance. We will then schedule your appointment! During Bring a makeup-free, clean face to your consultation. Just to be sure your skin is primed for injections, we’ll give it one more clean before we begin. An injection of lidocaine or a topical numbing cream is used to numb the treatment area. We can then administer injections while you are relaxed and comfortable. It is easy to get these injections administered. In order to achieve the best results, we will inject the product into the target areas around your middle face, cheek, and chin, according to your plan. It will take you around thirty minutes to finish the process. Patients often schedule treatment during their lunch break because it is so quick. After These treatments require no downtime afterward. Surgery often requires taking a few days off work and everything can take as long as ten days to heal; however, with Voluma, patients can immediately get back to work or continue with their day however they wish. We will provide you with some guidelines for taking good care of your skin. The result will be optimal results and no discomfort. A few of these suggestions may include avoiding excessive sunlight or heat and refraining from vigorous exercise for one day. Patients should also refrain from taking blood thinners. You will receive specific advice tailored to your lifestyle before your treatment. How About Results? Most patients notice a dramatic improvement in appearance after having their injections. There is smoothing of wrinkles in the mid-face area, filling of the cheeks, and a more defined jawline that stays soft. Based on the individual, the location of the treatment, the thickness of their skin, and how fast this process is metabolized, the time it takes for these effects to manifest will vary. It may take some people a week or two to see outcomes, while others might notice results after only a few days. About two weeks after treatment, optimal results should begin to emerge. Are the Results Lasting? The results of dermal fillers, in particular Juvederm, are not only gorgeous, but they last for a long time. A patient can expect around-the-chin results to last roughly six months with this treatment. Using the product on the cheeks gives unbelievable results that last for two years. No matter where you get this treatment, it has long-term benefits. Will I Need More Sessions? Many of our patients have been so satisfied with the results they schedule regular maintenance sessions with us when their results begin to fade. During a maintenance session, the areas will be injected again and the results will be identical. What’s the Reason for My Skin’s Loss of Volume? Genetics There are some people who develop flatter cheeks as they age, but there are others who have always had undefined cheeks. Genes play a significant role in sagging cheeks and hollows. Age It is no secret that aging causes the skin to lose volume. The production of the proteins and acids that keep the skin firm and plump decreases as we age: production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid, specifically, drops over time. These substances keep the skin from sagging, losing texture, and wrinkling. As you grow older, you may notice sunken, flat cheeks that droop downward. Because of this, rosy, apple-shaped cheeks are associated with youth. Weight Loss If your body’s fat distribution changes, your face may be affected. Weight loss may make people appear slimmer and more sculpted, but it can also cause their faces to appear gaunt and sunken in. No matter the amount of weight you’ve lost, if you see any gauntness in your face, weight loss might be to blame. To restore volume, you don’t have to put on weight! For individuals who wish to enhance their facial appearance without affecting their overall weight, this is a great option. Does Treatment Work for Everyone? You may be a candidate for this treatment if you are experiencing volume loss in your skin due to aging, weight loss, or genetics. All people regardless of their skin color, age, or gender may be affected by these concerns. As long as you’re physically healthy and over the age of 21, we invite you to schedule a consultation. This treatment can be customized to meet your cosmetic goals based on both your medical history and your cosmetic goals. The product is unlikely to cause an allergic reaction since hyaluronic acid is naturally occurring in the body. Are There People Who Aren’t Good Candidates for Treatment? This treatment cannot be provided to women who are pregnant, planning to fall pregnant, or nursing. The treatment may not be available to people who have active skin infections, especially those who suffer from an infection near the area in need of treatment. In some cases, dermal fillers won’t be effective in treating wrinkles. Repetitive movement rather than sagging skin causes some wrinkles, and a treatment like Botox might be more effective in countering this type, since it relaxes facial muscles and smooths the skin above them. Here at Kadz Plastic Surgery, we offer Botox treatments to those who need them and are happy to answer any questions you may have. Say Goodbye to Hollow Cheeks! Although we cannot reverse aging skin completely, we can get pretty close with Juvederm Voluma. With a few simple injections, you can remove wrinkles, folds, a sagging jawline, and hollow cheeks. Schedule a consultation today with Kadz Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA.

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.  

There’s no denying it: a beautiful pair of breasts has long been a sign of femininity and womanhood. However, not every woman is content with the breasts she was born with. Here at Kadz Plastic Surgery in Hollywood, California, we offer breast augmentation for women of all sizes and shapes. This elective surgery helps women improve the shape of their breasts, increase their bra size, and ultimately balance out their figure, boosting self-confidence at the same time. What Is Breast Augmentation? Breast augmentation is the medical term for breast enhancement surgery. This procedure is entirely elective and designed to increase the size and fullness of the breasts with an implant. Many women love the results, which add a more balanced shape, corrects symmetry issues, and gives confidence a sky-high boost. In fact, this elective procedure is perfect for women with cosmetic or medical motivations. How Can a Breast Enhancement Help You? Many women choose to undergo breast enhancement surgery for cosmetic motivations, but this procedure can also help address emotional, physical, and medical concerns as well. Increase Self-Confidence Women who are self-conscious about their breast size can feel uncomfortable and unhappy even wearing casual clothing, never mind a swimsuit. Breast enhancement is the perfect solution that gives our patients a much-needed boost of self-confidence in themselves and their appearance. Many of our patients agree that the procedure is quite literally life-changing. For some women, augmentation surgery can restore and replace breast tissue lost during a struggle with cancer. After the procedure, cancer survivors can enjoy full, natural-looking breasts again, even after a full mastectomy. Improve Your Body Proportions When it comes to the womanly form, proportions are everything. For example, look at the classic 1950s pinup models. They weren’t ostentatiously or boldy sexy, but their body proportions (hourglass shape, teeny waist, full hips and breasts) absolutely screams understated gorgeousness and perfectly flaunts the beauty of the female form. While some women may have the waistline or the booty, the effect isn’t complete without the bustline to match. Breast enhancement allows for a gorgeous silhouette by adding fullness and shape to create an aesthetically pleasing appearance. This helps increase self-confidence, giving you that inner glow and radiance that comes from truly loving yourself and your body. Correct Symmetry Many women have two different-sized breasts, making it extremely difficult to find bras or swimsuits that fit correctly without extra padding. This is not only a symmetry issue, but it can even cause discomfort or pain. Women with uneven breasts may also feel embarrassed if the two different sizes are noticeable while wearing certain clothing or bathing suits. The augmentation procedure can effectively correct uneven symmetry, making it a cinch to find a cute bra or bathing suit that not only fits but looks flattering, too. Increase Size and Fullness Most women who elect to undergo breast enhancement choose to do so because they want increased size and fullness. Feeling self-conscious about a flat chest is totally natural, and many small-breasted women deal with these feelings of unhappiness during their life. That’s why breast augmentation is such a wonderful procedure—it can be life-changing, making it easy to reach the size and shape you’ve always wanted. How to Customize Your Augmentation The first and most important step in the process is to set up a consultation with our expert surgeon, Dr. Bruce Kadz, at our office here in Hollywood, CA. The consultation is to confirm that you’re a suitable candidate for the procedure. We will help you choose the right type of implant, determine where the small incision will be located, and discuss any and all questions or concerns you may have. Determining the Incision Site As with every other elective surgical procedure, there will be a small incision. However, we work extensively with every patient beforehand to determine the ideal location. It’s also based on the patient’s personal preference to ensure they’re ultimately happy and pleased with the outcome. Dr. Kadz can help you decide which incision is best to help you attain your goals when it comes to your procedure. Intramammary Incisions An intramammary incision is located on the underside of the breast, right in the crease where the breast meets the abdominal wall. The intramammary location is a popular choice for our patients because it can easily accommodate larger implants. Another significant benefit of this location is that the incision will be hidden from view, which is why it’s such a popular choice for many of our patients. Periareolar Incision The periareolar incision is located along the lower half of the nipple. This incision location is the most common for patients who choose saline breast implants or women looking for a smaller augmentation. How to Choose the Right Implants Our patients can choose from the three most common implants that are used during a breast augmentation procedure. These three types are all different, can correct various issues, and are also made from different materials. During the initial consultation with Dr. Kadz, we will guide you through the process from beginning to end. We’ll also discuss your ultimate goals, any concerns or questions you may have, and help determine which implant type is best for you. Silicone Gel Implants This type of implant consists of a silicone outer shell filled with medical-grade gel. Silicone implants come in a few different types, which all allow for a slightly different finished look. There are soft implants, firm implants, or ones that look more natural. The many different shapes and sizes available for silicone implants make them perfect for a boost of confidence and to help you achieve your desired cosmetic and figure goals. Typically, silicone implants tend to be firmer than other implant types, but they’re one of the safest and most reliable implants that provide a natural look and feel. Saline Implants Saline implants also have a silicone outer shell but are filled with saline (salt) water instead of gel. Generally, saline is considered the most comfortable and safest implants, which is why they’re one of the most popular implants for women. In fact, many choose saline because they know somebody who chose saline implants and had a great experience with them. Structured Saline Implants Structured saline implants are one of the newest types on the market today. Since they don’t use silicone gel, they’re one of the most natural feeling and looking. They contain different shells and inner structures that keep the saline portion away from the outer shell. This helps the implant retain its shape, which is incredibly important. Implant Position During your consultations and before the actual procedure, Dr. Kadz will also help you determine the position of your new implants. Of course, we consider your opinion, preferences, and ultimate goals when deciding the optimal position. The two positions you can choose from are under the chest muscle or over the chest muscle. How to Prepare for the Procedure The best way to prepare for a breast enhancement procedure is to be ready for the recovery process. It’s critical to take care of your body, eat healthy food, and get plenty of rest so you can have a speedy recovery. Be proactive about your health: don’t binge on comfort or junk food, drink a ton of water to stay hydrated, and get lots and lots of rest. Am I a Suitable Candidate? Whether you have medical or cosmetic motivations for undergoing a breast augmentation procedure, you’re most likely a suitable candidate if you’re a healthy adult. We’ll consider your health history, current goals, and expectations during the initial consultation to determine if you’re a good candidate. After that, we can begin the customization process and create a plan to help you attain your self-confidence and figure goals. If you’re unhappy with your breasts, a breast enhancement procedure can be the answer you’re looking for. Many women suffer from small or uneven breasts, which make them feel self-conscious about their figure. With breast implants, we can correct any cosmetic or medical issue you’re suffering from, helping you achieve your goals. Contact us at Kadz Plastic Surgery in Hollywood, CA, today to learn more about the services we offer or to set up an initial consultation.  

A tummy tuck, often known as abdominoplasty, is a body contouring procedure designed to enhance the appearance of the abdominal region. At the office of Dr. Bruce Kadz in Beverly Hills, CA, we offer this procedure to help our clients achieve the body they’ve always dreamed of. Here’s what you need to know. What Does a Tummy Tuck Accomplish?  A tummy tuck accomplishes several things. Primarily, it is used to remove excess abdominal skin and tighten the remaining skin. However, it can also be used to excise excess fat, strengthen the abdominal muscles and treat certain medical conditions. How Does Abdominoplasty Differ From Liposuction?  People often use the terms liposuction and tummy tuck interchangeably, but these procedures are performed differently and provide different results. Abdominoplasty for Body Contouring When abdominoplasty is used for body contouring, excess skin and fat are removed from the abdominal region. However, your abdominal muscles won’t just look more toned because there is less fat covering them. They will also look more toned because they will be tightened during your procedure. Abdominoplasty is commonly recommended for people who have lost a significant amount of weight because the procedure removes excess skin and tightens loose skin. Liposuction for Body Contouring Liposuction can also be used to eliminate unwanted abdominal fat. However, it does not address muscle weakness or excess skin. Liposuction is commonly used in conjunction with abdominoplasty to achieve desirable contours because abdominoplasty only results in the removal of a small amount of excess fat. On the other hand, liposuction can remove up to 11 pounds of fat in a single session. Depending on the size of the targeted area and how much fat you’re trying to remove, your liposuction session may last around 60 minutes. How Does a Mini Tuck Differ From a Full Tuck?  What’s great about abdominoplasty is it can be customized to achieve your unique goals. Let’s take a closer look at the difference between a mini tuck and a full tuck. Mini Tuck for Lower Belly Fat A mini tuck will probably be ideal for you if you are only concerned about the appearance of your lower abdomen. However, due to the scope of the procedure, it is not usually recommended for people who have experienced rapid weight fluctuations or given birth recently. Remember, no type of abdominoplasty will remove a lot of fat. If you are only concerned about the appearance of your lower abdomen and you have a lot of lower belly fat, you may want to combine this procedure with liposuction. Full Tuck for the Upper and Lower Abdomen A full tuck will be recommended if you are concerned about the appearance of your upper and lower abdomen. During a full abdominoplasty, your abdominal walls will be tightened to slim and tone your upper and lower abs. What’s great about this is strengthening your abdominal muscles eases back pain caused by poor posture. As your muscles are being tightened, we can also treat ventral hernias and stress urinary incontinence. A full abdominoplasty is usually recommended for people with significant excess skin due to rapid weight loss and mothers. When your excess skin is removed and the remaining abdominal skin is tightened, stretch marks can be eliminated. What Are the Benefits?  As noted above, abdominoplasty can be customized to achieve your unique goals. Another benefit of this procedure is removing excess skin and fat provides you with the freedom to wear anything you want without worrying about how it makes your abdominal region look. Your Wardrobe Options Will Increase Significantly  Since abdominoplasty slims your torso, your clothes will fit much better. Your current wardrobe will fit more comfortably and you will look much better in your clothes. Additionally, you may find the self-confidence to buy new outfits, like cute crop tops, to show off your new figure. Often, women who have given birth wear clothes that hide their excess skin. Full abdominoplasty can repair damage to the abdominal walls caused during pregnancy and childbirth and eliminate excess skin so mothers can have the confidence to wear clothes that show off their style rather than hide their abdominal region. Abdominoplasty goes a long way in helping women restore their prenatal bodies. Who Qualifies for This Procedure?  If you’re fairly healthy and want to improve your abdominal contours, there is a good chance you will be considered a good candidate for this procedure. Whether you have given birth recently or lost a lot of weight rapidly, this procedure can benefit you. However, we need to discuss your medical history and current health to ensure this procedure will be appropriate for you. How Should I Prepare?  There are a number of things you may need to do to prepare for abdominoplasty. During your initial consultation, we will discuss the drugs and supplements you are taking. We may advise you to stop taking some of these for a period of time. Certain side effects of drugs and supplements, such as blood thinning, can affect your procedure. You should also prepare for your abdominoplasty by arranging for someone to drive you to and from your procedure. The type of anesthesia used to keep you comfortable during your procedure will depend on the scope of the procedure, your overall health, and your personal preference. Regardless of whether general anesthesia or intravenous sedation and local anesthesia are used to ensure your comfort, you should not drive for 24 hours afterward. What Should I Expect Afterward?  Recovery You will be restricted from strenuous exercise for roughly six weeks post-op, but your recovery will be mostly complete after a week or two. If you have a sedentary job, you only need to take five to seven days off from work to rest. If your job is physically demanding, you should take roughly 10 to 14 days off from work to focus on your recovery. Whether you receive general anesthesia or sedation, you will feel groggy after your procedure. For the smoothest recovery possible, it is imperative that you rest as much as possible and nap whenever you’re particularly tired. Results The results of this procedure can be permanent if you can maintain your weight. If you gain too much weight after your procedure, your skin will stretch and you may develop excess skin. However, it is worth noting that the fat removal results of this procedure are permanent. The adult human body can’t grow new fat cells so you will never have as many fat cells in your abdominal region as you did before your procedure. It is also worth noting you should lose weight slowly if you gain weight after your procedure. The faster you lose weight, the more likely you are to experience loose, sagging skin throughout your weight loss journey. You Can Achieve Your Dream Body It is possible to achieve the body you have always dreamed of. Abdominoplasty can tighten your abdominal muscles, remove excess skin and fat and tighten loose, sagging skin. We welcome any questions you have about what to expect during or after this procedure. Book an appointment with us at the office of Dr. Bruce Kadz in Beverly Hills, CA today to learn everything you need to know. You deserve to be confident about your whole appearance, including your abdomen.