As pharmaceutical companies fight to be the first to market with newer, stronger, sleeping pills few question what is keeping Americans awake? For many women it is a hormonal issue as they approach menopause. Many women do not want to take drugs and would rather address the issues that are bothering them the most. Some […]
Southern Californians love their pets. When they are considering plastic surgery it is easy to overlook how their pets will affect their recovery. Dr. Kim routinely performs procedures such as breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, and liposuction. Although each may have some variance concerning specific recovery instructions, one common instruction involves over exertion and keeping incisions clean […]
How many times have people used the expressionif I live to be 100? With medical progress this has become a reality for many more people. It is important for patients who are considering plastic surgery to consider the long-term affect of their decision. For example, if Dr. Kim recommends a breast augmentation combined with a […]
In a market as culturally diverse as Los Angeles cultural sensitivity is a necessity for any business desiring to succeed. Dr. Kim has a diverse population ranging from Asian, to African-American to Hispanic. As an artist, he celebrates the differences in appearance between the races. Patients considering procedures like rhinoplasty or blepharoplasty often tell Dr. Kim that […]
As obesity continues to be one of the most talked about subjects both in the media and socially most would agree the health problems can be staggering. Asthma can now be added to the list. Dr. Kim commends those who have conquered the battle of the bulge. Unfortunately, with massive weight loss the skin usually hangs. […]
Who would have ever thought that there would be snap on teeth? They are marketed as a temporary solution but one must wonder why someone would spend $1000 on a solution that doesn’t fix the problem. Just as in dentistry, plastic surgery has many different short term solutions that are marketed as more aggressive and permanent […]
Aging and the changes that come with it are inevitable. People lose muscle as they age in most every area of their bodies. Some areas can be improved with exercise. Aging patients also lose volume in their face. This can cause a hollowed looking face especially as the skin becomes more loose and lax. Dr. Kim […]
Cycling has become more than just a trend mostly due to high gas prices. Shared cycling is not only a good idea but it sparked a study that proved cycling is great for our health. It is not uncommon for women who enjoy cycling on a athletic level to be disatisfied with what they feel are disproportionately […]
It is interesting that men may not consider their weight when dealing with sexual dysfunction. New reports show that just as with women being overweight can be a contributing factor. Most men tend to carry their weight in the abdomen. Dr. Kim explains to his male patients that they should address concerns with weight before […]
Patients considering plastic surgery are asked a series of medical questions as it relates to their health history. One of the questions concerns a history of blood clots. According to a new study we should also be concerned with family members, specifically siblings who have experienced blood clots. Surgery itself can increase the risk but other […]
