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Cosmetic surgery is often a topic of discussion during any gathering of women. Especially ,here in Los Angeles. A new procedure according to an online blog is getting quite the attention. According to the article topic of discussion is how to enhance the pleasure of women sexually. According to the article is centered around the G-spot. It is controversial as to whether or not even exist. Now articles are claiming that there is a Los Angeles-based trained to inject the female genitalia within injectable that claims to make the G spot much easier to find. According to the article there are doctors now injecting women with hyaluronic acid filler with the intention of increasing the G spot area by increasing the size. This procedure claims to increase the number and intensity of orgasms. This was require an investment of about $1500 according to the article. Local anesthesia is applied so the procedure claims to be painless. Supposedly it will last for four months and only takes about 30 min. to perform. Which in theory means it can be performed during the lunch hour. According to the article there are high satisfaction rates for women (about 2,000 )who have happened procedure performed. Dr. Kim informs patients that anytime injectables like Restylane and Juvederm are used for purposes other than what they have been FDA approved for patients should be fully informed. Injectables are considered safe; however how theyre used and the skill and expertise of the injector are critical to the success. Patients who are considering cosmetic procedures including Botox and fillers are encouraged to contact Dr. Kims office and schedule a consultation.

 Over the years there had been growing concerns over more and more medical doctors branching out and performing cosmetic surgery procedures. According to a recent online article patients are often trusting blindly that there gynecologist should be good at performing popular cosmetic surgery procedures. Numerous patients have discovered the hard way that any medical doctor with a license is permitted to perform cosmetic surgery procedures. This does not mean that they are experienced or skilled specifically and cosmetic surgery procedures. Unfortunately for some patients the results from untrained physicians have been disastrous. According to the article a is just a matter of time before more and more physicians choose to perform cosmetic surgery procedures. This practice has increased 747% said 1997. They have created a society called the International Society of Cosmetogynecology. Cosmetic procedures are lucrative for medical doctors because they are cash pay as compared to insurance payment. The concern becomes the results for patients. Hybrid practices have increased along with the problems according to alarming new research. An August 2007 a study by the Physicians Coalition for Injectable Safety discovered that 38% of its plastic surgeon members have treated complications due to injectables administered by inadequately trained injectors. Dermatologist have been alarmed at the number of misdiagnosis for skin cancer by untrained medical personnel practicing aesthetic medicine. Often they mistake skin cancer for age spots using laser treatment which is not appropriate. This can be deadly since the skin cancer often returns at a more advanced stage. Safety issues are high for the patients. Dr. Kim acknowledges that it can be tempting to have cosmetic procedures at the same place where you are having a gynecological exam. The reality is when it comes to your health, one-stop shopping should not be the goal. Liposuction and breast augmentation are popular procedures; however, patients should never forget that the procedures are surgery. This means there are risks for complications. It is imperative that the surgeon have skill, talent, and aesthetic plastic surgery experience. Above all safety is most important. Patients who are considering cosmetic surgery procedures are encouraged to contact ASPS plastic surgeon Dr. Kim and schedule a consultation.

Plastic surgery in most circles is considered a luxury purchase. If you were to ask patients who have had cosmetic plastic surgery procedures performed , if they believe it was worth it; overwhelmingly patients would say that they are satisfied with their decision. The affordability of cosmetic plastic surgery is an extremely personal decision. For many, it is not a question of whether they can afford plastic surgery, the real determining factor is based on their desires to have certain procedures performed. For some patients, a face that looks markedly older then their counterparts in the workplace, can be not only emotionally devastating ,but could also have a financial impact on their future earnings. For other patients who may have recently been divorced, a sagging midsection and sagging breasts could be of the deterrent that will prevent them from beginning a new life and possibly finding a new relationship. Dr. Kim shares during the initial consultation with the patient that plastic surgery will not solve personal problems or emotional problems. However, procedures like breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, and facelift can increase a patients self-esteem and self-confidence. This could help them to make better, more beneficial lifestyle choices. The affordability of cosmetic plastic surgery is better now than ever before. For some patients financing through Dr. Kims office using an outside agency can be very beneficial. For other patients, using a combination of savings and credit cards is better solution for their budget. As the holidays approach some patients find it beneficial to ask for gift cards for donations toward the cosmetic procedures that they desire. It is also feasible for some patients to set up a fund specifically for the cosmetic surgery procedure they are considering. While it may not be the first choice for most patients since the money has to be saved completely in order to have the surgery, it is better than not having the surgery at all. Dr. Kim’s staff is very helpful in assisting patients with creative and traditional approaches for ways to afford the investment necessary for plastic surgery. Patients who are considering plastic surgery should contact Dr. Kims office and schedule a consultation to see which procedures are best for them.

Breast augmentation is the #1 sought-after procedure in cosmetic plastic surgery. This is not only domestically but also globally. For many people, when they think of breast augmentation they think of cosmetically enhanced large breasted women. This is especially true when they think of Beverly Hills and reputation of movie stars with glamorous shapely figures. However, there is a segment of the population who considers breast augmentation to achieve more normalcies with the size and shape of their breast. For example, there are some women with a congenital deformity where their chest wall or rib cage is either indented in the center or protruding in a barrel like fashion. For these patients, their breasts are likely to grow uneven and have severe asymmetries. While most insurance companies will not cover breast augmentation for these patients because it is deemed cosmetic, having drastic inequities between the sizes of each breast can be devastating. Dr. Kim explains to patients who are faced with this type of deformity that his artistic ability and surgical talent combined will help the patient to achieve a more symmetrical appearance. Patients who have drastic differences in the amount of breast tissue from one side of the breast to the other are often good candidates for breast augmentation. These patients can have differences as much as 3 cup sizes from one breast to the other. Dr. Kim may propose several different options including fat transfer, silicone breast implants, or saline breast implants. Whichever recommendation the patient chooses the goal is to create better symmetry and better overall appearance for the patient. Dr. Kim helps patients understand that the decision to pursue breast augmentation is personal in every case. Each patient choosing breast augmentation should have their own reasons for doing so. Dr. Kim is committed to providing the best plastic surgery experience as well as the best long-term results. Patients who are considering cosmetic plastic surgery are encouraged to contact Dr. Kims office and schedule a consultation.

Getting to a healthy and stable goal weight after massive obesity can be an exhilarating feeling. With obesity as the number one challenge facing the health of Americans there is no shortage of accolades for people who are able to lose large amounts of weight and keep it off. There are television shows, magazine articles, and contest that reward these people for their efforts. But, few media outlets highlighted the emotional side of losing large amounts of weight and looking in the mirror and seeing large amounts of skin hanging from the body. For many patients this can be devastating. At first they are excited to see the scale showing increased weight loss. But, as time goes on and weight loss stabilizes the skin becomes the focal point. It is obvious to the patient when they attempt to purchase a new wardrobe or when they catch a glimpse in the mirror of the skin that diet and exercise will not tighten the excess skin. Dr. Kim consults with patients who have experienced massive weight loss and are struggling with their options to remove loose and lax skin. For most patients the most troublesome areas include the breast, the face, and the abdomen. For these areas, Dr. Kim may recommend a facelift, a breast lift, and abdominoplasty. These procedures are rather involved especially for a patient who has lost a massive amount of weight. In most cases Dr. Kim will recommend that the procedures are performed separately to achieve the best results and best patient experience. Patients who have lost a significant amount of weight are encouraged to consider post massive weight loss plastic surgery after being at stable weight for 3 to 6 months. It is not advised the patient undergo cosmetic plastic surgery while they are continuing to lose weight. It is advised that patients pursue post massive weight loss plastic surgery once they have achieved their goal weight and have maintained it. For many patients waiting to remove the excess skin allow them to react and go back to their old habits because they were so dissatisfied with their appearance. Dr. Kim encourages patients who are considering post massive weight loss plastic surgery to contact his office and schedule a consultation.

There are a plethora of articles on the Internet or in magazines with lists and tips for choosing a plastic surgeon. Many articles will recommend that patients do their research prior to choosing a plastic surgeon. In most cases what they are referring to would be Internet-based searches and research. Plastic surgery is one of the medical services that is the most misunderstood when it comes to choosing the right provider. Most plastic surgery information that is readily available on the Internet is for cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. There are multiple websites, untold galleries of before-and-after photos, and methods for checking to be sure that the plastic surgeon is by the American Society for Plastic Surgeons. Unlike other products and services available on the Internet, plastic surgery cannot be performed without the patient coming into the office and/or surgery center. This is the main reason that patients should never discount the value of an initial consultation. The initial consultation is critical to determining if there is a good fit between the patient and the plastic surgeon. It is not just about checking to see if the plastic surgeon has  an upscale office with fancy decor. The reality is the service of plastic surgery comes down to the skill and talent of the plastic surgeon. It is important to know the philosophy of your plastic surgeon. Is he /she a doctor who just loves to operate? Does the doctor have a safety first mentality? Is the doctor willing to challenge thoughts and ideas the patient may have that are contrary to the result  he/she can deliver within his/her hands? Choosing a plastic surgeon should be based in the concept that the results and experience are heavily dependent upon the specific plastic surgeon. Every plastic surgeon is not created equal. This includes comparison of talent, skill, and expertise. Dr. Kim invests time in the initial consultation to be sure that there is a good fit between him, the practice, and the patient. This ensures the best overall results as well as a good patient plastic surgery experience. Patients who are considering cosmetic plastic surgery are encouraged to contact Dr. Kims office and schedule a consultation.

Happiness can be induced to the destination for some people. Scientists have discovered they could be the secret to making more money. According to recent online article being happy could be the source of a woman the demographic according to new research. The study found that people who had more positive emotions as teenagers and greater life satisfaction were likely to have higher incomes by the time they were 29 according to a study published online by the proceedings of The National Academy of Sciences. The information primarily came from a group of surveyed teenagers. Researchers analyzed proposals from over 10,000 Americans between the ages of 16 and 22 and contrasted it with their annual incomes at 29. There were controls for number of factors that would be likely to contribute to financial success specifically education level, IQ, height and self-esteem. Overwhelmingly, the study found that happier people earn bigger paychecks than their peers. Teenagers who were deeply unhappy were likely to have incomes that were 30% lower than the average teen. Extremely happy teens were about 10% above average. The findings lead to a hypothesis that concluded that encouraging positive thinking among young adults and teenagers could greatly improve their chances of future success. Happiness and self-esteem are largely attributed to the results garnered from plastic surgery. Dr. Kim explains to patients that plastic surgery choices are likely to improve their self-confidence and self-esteem; however, they should never be the sole reason for choosing plastic surgery. Patients who are considering procedures like breast augmentation or liposuction should be fully aware of the benefits and limitations of the procedure. Managing expectations is critical to patients achieving a level of satisfaction following their plastic surgery procedure. Dr. Kim encourages patients to carefully review before-and-after patient surgery results both on the website as well as an office. Patients should take into consideration that each patient is different, each surgery is different, and results will vary. Dr. Kim uses his artistic talent and surgical skill to help patients achieve improved aesthetic results. Most patients who choose plastic surgery are greatly satisfied with the results. Patients who are considering cosmetic plastic surgery are encouraged to contact Dr. Kims office and schedule a consultation.

As the obesity epidemic continues to overwhelm the United States, Americans are desperate to find ways to prevent obesity from happening in the first place. According to a recent online article you may be able to tell if your newborn baby is going to be obese. International researchers have created a checklist of factors which they say is 71% to 85% accurate for determining if a newborn will ultimately be obese. The checklist is comprised of six inputs that they say determines a newborns probability of remaining obese. This assumes that there is no early intervention throughout the childhood years or beyond. According to the study the inputs include the parents BMI, the baby’s weight at birth, the mother’s weight gain throughout pregnancy, the number of people in the baby’s household, the professional category of the babys mother, and whether or not the mother smoked during pregnancy. Researchers set out to prove any consideration genetic variations  would have that would  point to a baby’s prospects of accumulating a large amount of fat. Ultimately, what they discovered was that the genetic variations linked with obesity were not as powerful as the six inputs previously stated. Obesity for many women can become a problem after childbirth. Having multiple children can increase the likelihood that each time it becomes more difficult to lose weight following pregnancy. Dr. Kim explains to mothers postpartum that much of the redundant skin left after childbirth can be not only unattractive but also lead to disappointment with the inability to lose weight. For patients who are not extremely overweight, an abdominoplasty combined with breast augmentation is common following pregnancy. These procedures combined have come to be known as the mommy makeover. Patients who are good candidates can have the procedures performed at the same time and therefore minimize the time necessary for recovery. Both procedures remove loose and lax skin creating a much more aesthetically pleasing shape and figure. Patients who are considering the mommy makeover procedure are encouraged to contact Dr. Kims office and schedule a consultation.

California is famous globally for one of the most popular locations for plastic surgery, but that also lends itself to a higher proportion of fake doctors trying to scam patients into paying less for what they believe to be the same procedures. The California Medical Board is looking closely into whether scams are more prevalent here. According to a recent article they will be stepping up their investigations into questionable surgeons. This year, the boards branch which is responsible for investigating medical professionals called Operation Safe Medicine found that 61 cases required attention from prosecutors calling into question patient’s safety.  One case in San Francisco had reported that liposuction was performed by a phony medical person while smoking a cigar. The phony doctor, Carlos Guzmangarza, and no assistant during the procedure and reportedly had the patient hold her own IV bag. It is also alleged that the identity of a medical doctor was stolen in order for this phony doctor to perform procedures. “The Board believes that the OSM Unit is imperative in order to protect the public from the actions of unlicensed practitioners, reads a statement from Jennifer Simoes, the medical boards chief of legislation, according to the news source. While it may seem difficult for patients to know if a doctor is legitimate, Dr. Kim reminds patients that it is easy to investigate whether a medical doctor is in good standing with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. A simple look, on the website www.plasticsurgery.org  will let the patient know the status of their prospective plastic surgeon. Procedures like breast augmentation or liposuction are easily mistaken as popular procedures that are easy to perform. The reality is the safety and results of the procedure are highly dependent upon the expertise and skill of the plastic surgeon. Dr. Kim cautions patients about financial incentives advertised publicly or underground that seem too good to be true. More often than not these procedures are likely to be performed by an inexperienced unlicensed operator. Patients who are considering plastic surgery are encouraged to contact Dr. Kims office and schedule a consultation.

We have all heard the saying that money is no object. But, is that really the case when it comes to looking younger? According to recent article the aging population has remedies for everything from unsightly wrinkles to sexual dysfunction. There are array of medical treatments that can now treat these symptoms so baby boomers are feeling better and looking better than they ever have before. These treatments vary but the one thing they have in common is that they are not free and require in some cases deep pockets. The study that was conducted by Express Scripts compared the cost of antiaging treatments to treatments for chronic health issues. They found that only two illnesses, diabetes and high cholesterol, were responsible for more spending on medications than antiaging treatments. By analyzing a sample of a commercially insured population they were able to determine that in 2011 treatments for age-related conditions cost approximately $73.33 per member. This was only 16% higher than the amount spent on high blood pressure or heart disease. Furthermore, the amount that was spent on antiaging treatment has increased substantially. From 2006 to 2011 the amount spent per member increased by approximately 46%. A portion of the shift could be directly related to an aging population. This large demographic is likely to seek treatment for age-related issues aesthetically and medically. Patients should be aware of compromised quality for the treatment in effort to curb costs. It is equally as important for medical procedures as well as cosmetic surgery procedures. Dr. Kim stresses to his patients as they age that making the decision to be proactive concerning the first signs of aging is the first step to realizing a more youthful appearance. Whether patients decide to start with injectables like Botox or to have surgical facial rejuvenation like a facelift or blepharoplasty; patients should be aware that the best results are for patients who begin early before the effects of aging have become significantly noticeable. Patients who are considering facial rejuvenation procedures are encouraged to contact Dr. Kims office and schedule a consultation.