Kenneth  Hughes

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Kenneth Hughes

General Surgery

Hughes Plastic Surgery, Los Angeles, CA 900667833.76 miles

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About Kenneth Hughes

Dr. Kenneth B. Hughes brings to Southern California a level of expertise and sophistication few have ever achieved. Dr. Hughes performs surgery for 600 patients each year and approximately 1500 procedures for those patients. He is an expert and author in many plastic surgery procedures. Kenneth B. Hughes, MD achieved the highest level of education and elite training prior to practicing in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. Dr. Kenneth Hughes received his honors degree from Harvard University in 1999. He graduated from medical school in the top 5% of his class and scored in the top 1% nationally on his licensing boards. He was awarded entrance into one of the very selective integrated plastic surgery programs, in which he received extensive training for six years in the vast array of general and plastic surgery procedures. From residency, Dr. Hughes was selected as only the second plastic surgeon to pursue a year long aesthetic and cosmetic surgery fellowship at Harvard Medical School

Professional Title

MD

Top Procedures

  • Abdominoplasty
  • Arm Lift
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Botox
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Chemical Peels
  • Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
  • Neck Lift
  • Pectoral Implants
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Thigh Lift

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Board Certifications

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery

Years of Experience

15 years of experience

Education

  • Undergraduate School: Harvard University
  • Graduate School: UAB School of Medicine
  • Residency: Ku Med Ctr
  • Fellowship in Other

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Social

Location

Credentials

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

  • On-Time Doctor Award
  • Patients' Choice Award
  • Compassionate Doctor Recognition

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