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Nose reshaping cosmetic surgery will take about two hours in the operating room. But the overall process from preparation to recovery will require a considerable time commitment from the patient. Recovery is a vital part of the process, and the patient should be prepared to go through it in accordance with the surgeon’s advice.

At the time of pre-op consultation, the surgeon will educate the patient about various aspects of rhinoplasty, including the estimated recovery.

Busy and working people can schedule their nose surgery at a time when they can allocate dedicated time for post-surgical recovery. ABPS plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides rhinoplasty to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and surrounding locations.

 

Guidelines for Recovery

Rhinoplasty is performed as an outpatient surgery. The patient should have someone to drive them back home after the surgery is over. They should also arrange for aftercare for a few days, particularly if they have little kids at home to look after. Working individuals should apply in advance for a week’s leave at their workplace. They may also have to go through another week of limited physical activity at work.

The patient will receive instructions for post-operative recovery after the nose plastic surgery is completed and they are ready to return to home. Following the instructions diligently will help expedite recovery and mitigate post-op risks. Following the surgery, the patient should gradually improve their diet, increase the intake of lean proteins, and stay sufficiently hydrated.

In the first 48 hours after rhinoplasty, the patient should use ice packs to improve swelling. In the first week, the patient should take plenty of rest at home, but should perform short walks and do light activities to increase blood flow in the incision sites.

 

First 48 Hours

Following nose surgery, the patient will go through some pain and discomfort during the first 24 to 48 hours. The effects of general anesthesia will wear off gradually, and the patient may experience pain in the incision sites, mild headache, and nosebleeds. Bruising and swelling will be pronounced during this period.

During this initial phase, the patient should rest with the head placed at a raised level. Nosebleeds may occur, but the patient should take care not to blow the nose in the early recovery phase. From the second day of the surgery, the patient can take short walks at home and perform light activities.

 

First Two Weeks

In the first week, the patient should stay confined to the home and allow for the wounds to heal. By the end of first week, the patient may have to visit for a follow-up appointment to the surgeon’s office. Sutures, drains and nasal packing or splint may be removed at this stage.

Bruising will rapidly subside by this time, and most patients can resume their normal routine or return to work. Vigorous activities and lifting of heavy weights should be avoided for two to three weeks. Experienced cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and nearby areas for rhinoplasty.

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim, contact us (310) 271-6996 at or click here.

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Liposuction body contouring procedure is typically performed as an elective cosmetic surgery to sculpt specific fat pockets. Therefore, the costs of liposuction will have to be borne as an out of pocket expense by the patient. In such a situation, it is paramount for patients to consider the costs carefully to make a judicious decision.

At the time of initial consultation, the surgeon will discuss various aspects of liposuction procedure with the patient, including the estimated costs involved. The first goal of a responsible surgeon will be to educate the patient about the procedure and the cost aspects in order to help them make a well-considered choice.

Patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and other cities and towns across the SoCal horizon have an opportunity to receive liposuction and various other procedures for the breast, body and face from innovative and proven ABPS plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim.

 

Financial Factors

The cost of liposuction procedure will be impacted by a number of factors, which include:

 

Size of the Affected Site

Liposuction plastic surgery procedure can be successfully used to eliminate unwanted fat deposits from areas such as the abdomen, breasts, hips, buttocks, thighs, flanks, upper arms, back, neck, calves, knees, and ankles. In case of larger surface areas, higher volume of fat may have to be removed, which increases the length and complexity of the procedure. This may have an impact on the overall costs of the surgery.

 

Number of Affected Sites

Liposuction can be performed on a single or multiple sites, depending on the patient’s unique anatomical and personal cosmetic needs. In case of higher number of sites or larger fat volume reduction, an overnight stay at the hospital or nursing facility may be required, which would add to the costs.

 

Choice of Technique

Nowadays a number of advanced and innovative techniques such as ultrasound-assisted liposuction, laser lipo, tumescent liposuction, and super wet technique are available to make the procedure less invasive. The costs can vary to some extent, depending on the type of technique used.

 

Surgeon’s Fee

Patients should ideally choose a plastic surgeon who would invest in high quality standards and best practices, adopt cutting edge surgical techniques to perform the procedure, and follow the latest safety protocols. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, patients should select the right surgeon for their needs, while elements such as the surgeon’s fee should only be a secondary consideration in such decisions.

 

Key Financial Facets

While estimating the costs of liposuction, the patient should account for all cost components associated with the procedure in order to correctly plan their budget. These costs will include:

• Fee of the anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist
• Operating facility charges
• Surgeon’s fee
• Pre- and post-operative tests
• Compression garment
• Prescription drugs
• Post-operative appointments

 

Financing

Patients can make the payment for liposuction surgery in convenient monthly installments if they get the procedure financed through a professional medical care finance firm. Successful and dedicated cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and various communities and neighborhoods in The Golden State for liposuction.

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim, contact us (310) 271-6996 at or click here.

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Nose is a centrally prominent part of the face, and not only affects the facial aesthetics but also facial balance and harmony. Therefore, rhinoplasty or nose cosmetic surgery can have a dramatic impact on the facial appearance. At the time of initial consultation, the surgeon will discuss about all aspects of rhinoplasty to educate the patient.

Some surgeons may also present rhinoplasty before and after photographs during the first consultation. This can help a patient understand the potential effectiveness of rhinoplasty as a cosmetic facial procedure. ABPS plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides rhinoplasty to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and surrounding communities.

 

What are Rhinoplasty Before and After Photographs?

Before and after photographs in case of rhinoplasty refer to a pair or group of pictures belonging to a previous patient who has undergone the same surgery with a successful outcome. The pictures include photos taken prior to the surgery and after the surgery at a stage when the post-operative bruising and swelling has been resolved and full new shape of the nose has firmed up.

The surgeon will take care to ensure that nose plastic surgery before and after photographs are obtained only with the proper consent of the patient and presented before new patients in a discreet manner. The patient’s identity may be kept undisclosed as necessary. The surgeon’s only purpose in this exercise is to use these photos as a visual tool to explain to new patients about what rhinoplasty can or cannot do for them.

 

Benefits

The face is the most visible part of the body, and patients are naturally concerned whenever they want to alter or improve any area of the face using cosmetic surgery. Some patients may only require minor improvements to the nose shape, while some others may need a major nose reshaping or resizing.

In some cases, rhinoplasty may be combined with other procedures such as chin augmentation or reduction to create better facial balance. In each case, the patient is better placed to make the right decisions when they have access to rhinoplasty before and after photos.

This will be mentioned below but it cannot be emphasized enough which is digital technology. Digital technology has changed the game across the spectrum touching just about every industry including this one. The plastic surgery industry has embraced this technology and the amazing pictures found online are a testament to this.

Now any patient can see what they are contemplating. These rhinoplasty pictures are amazing and enable someone to predict the future since they can apply what they see on the digital screen to their own situation. A patient can use their smart phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop to get this done. They can see these pictures anywhere there is Internet access. This makes this decision that much easier. They no longer have to rely so much on the spoken word, they can see for themselves!

 

Keeping Reasonable Expectations

Experienced surgeons know that patients with a positive mindset, clear cosmetic priorities and reasonable expectations will usually achieve the best satisfaction levels from a procedure such as rhinoplasty. Therefore, the surgeon may prefer to provide rhinoplasty before and after photos at the very first appointment. They will encourage the patient to review as many photos as required, and then make a judicious decision.

Patients with realistic expectations will often be able to appreciate the final results in a better way, and feel good about their new shape of the nose and face. This simple effort also mitigates the risk of any disappointment occurring for the patient at the last minute when it may be too late to reverse the procedure.

 

Online Photos

The surgeon has an option to provide rhinoplasty before and after photos on their practice website as well as disseminate them via photo sharing social media networks which Dr. David Kim does – the website has a plenitude of pictures on it. Stellar and judicious cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and other neighborhoods and communities in this part of the Southern California spread for rhinoplasty.

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim, contact us (310) 271-6996 at or click here.

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Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty, commonly known as nose reshaping surgery, is a popular cosmetic surgery designed to improve the shape or size of the nose in harmony with other facial features. Rhinoplasty is primarily used to enhance nose aesthetics, but may also be performed to correct functional problems such as nasal airway obstructions.

Congenital nose deformities and nose injuries can be correct with reconstructive rhinoplasty, while previous surgery can be improved with revision rhinoplasty procedures.

Ethnic rhinoplasty may be performed for patients with specific ethnic nasal characteristics. Impressive and committed ABPS plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides rhinoplasty to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and surrounding locations in this part of SoCal.

Candidacy

People who are unhappy with their existing shape or size of the nose, and want to achieve cosmetic corrections such as reduction or increase in the size of the nose, refining the nasal tip, removing a bump from the nose bridge, narrowing the nostril span, or altering the angle between the nose and the upper lip, can be good candidates for rhinoplasty plastic surgery.

Patients with nose injury, birth defects or breathing issues through the nostrils can also benefit from rhinoplasty. An ideal candidate will have a positive state of mind, clear goals, and realistic expectations. The candidate should ideally be above the age of 18, but in specific cases, teenagers may be considered for rhinoplasty.

Procedure

Rhinoplasty is typically performed as an outpatient procedure, but in exceptionally complex cases, the patient may need a short in-patient stay at the surgical facility. Depending on the extent of surgery involved, the procedure may be performed using general anesthesia or local anesthesia with light sedation. The procedure is usually completed in less than two hours.

Open and closed techniques can be used to perform rhinoplasty. If only limited corrections to the nose are involved, the surgeon may recommend closed rhinoplasty. This can be performed by placing small incisions inside the nostrils. The advantage is that no scarring will be visible on the outside, and the surgeon will perform the corrections through the incisions within the nostrils.

However, if significant modifications to the nose shape or size are involved, the surgeon may have to choose open rhinoplasty. This will require a small incision of about 4 to 5 mm to be placed on the columella, which is the thin strip dividing the nostrils.

Through this discreetly placed incision, in addition to tiny incisions within the nostrils, the surgeon will manipulate the tissue, cartilage and bone to make the required improvements to the nose appearance.

Dr. Kim will prefer to adopt closed technique when only minor improvement such as mitigating a nose bump is required. But if nose tip requires reshaping or another major surgery such as nose augmentation or reduction is involved, he will choose the open approach to have better surgical exposure. Accomplished cosmetic surgeon Dr. Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles and nearby areas for rhinoplasty.

Most patients will be able to return to their normal routine in about one week after rhinoplasty. However, full establishment of results and complete recovery will require several weeks.

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim, contact us (310) 271-6996 at or click here.

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Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery is one of the pre-eminent cosmetic surgery practices offering cutting edge procedures for the breast, body and face. Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim, who head the practice, have been serving the Los Angeles area for a long time and take immense pride in the work they do.

The practice is equipped to provide innovative and advanced procedures, including both surgical and non-surgical. Patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and surrounding locations have an opportunity to receive procedures in a state of the art treatment environment from and prolific plastic surgeons Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim.

Meet Dr. David Kim

The reliable and wonderful Dr. David Kim is in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. This is most authoritative board in the field, and the only plastic surgery board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Dr. Kim completed his residency training in general surgery from Mt Sinai Hospital from 1993 to 1997, and went on to complete a residency in plastic surgery at Montefiore Medical Center from 1997 to 1999. For the last 18 years, Dr. Kim has been practicing in plastic surgery in Beverly Hills. He is also one of the authors of Skin Deep Magazine.

Meet Dr. Eugene Kim

Dr. Eugene Kim is also in plastic surgery from the American Board of Plastic Surgery. During his training years, Dr. Kim worked with renowned plastic surgeons across the country. He also trained with the world renowned rhinoplasty surgeon Dr. Rollin Daniel to hone his skills in intricate facial procedures such as nose surgery.

Dr. Kim performs a wide range of plastic surgery procedures for the breast, body and face, and customizes each procedure according to the patient’s unique needs. He additionally has extensive experience working with patients of different ethnicities, including Asian patients.

Range of Procedures

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery offers a comprehensive range of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures designed to create attractive, youthful and natural looking outcomes. Some of the key procedures provided at the practice include:

Face

• Botox
• Brow Lift
• Eyelid Surgery
• Facelift
• Facial Fat Transfer
• Dermal Fillers
• Otoplasty

Breast

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery is equipped to provide advanced breast surgery techniques as well as next-generation implants to help patients achieve proportionate and natural looking breasts. Women with sagging breasts can restore perky, lifted breasts with breast lift, while those who have been suffering from oversized breasts can benefit from breast reduction surgery.

Body Contouring

Liposuction and tummy tuck surgery are two of the most popular body contouring surgery procedures performed by Dr. Kim. With innovative techniques, Dr. Kim is able to create highly desirable results in a less invasive manner. For patients who want to achieve targeted fat reduction without surgery, Dr. Kim’s practice is equipped to provide CoolSculpting, which is a unique non-invasive procedure with safe, predictable outcomes.

Nose

Rhinoplasty is one of the procedures where Dr. David Kim has acquired advanced expertise. He also performs ethnic rhinoplasty procedures with outstanding results.

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim, contact us (310) 271-6996 at or click here.

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Dr. David Kim

Innovations in surgical techniques over the decades have made cosmetic surgery procedures safe and more effective. However, the single most important factor that continues to impact the final outcomes in any aesthetic or reconstructive procedure is the skill and experience of the operating surgeon.

Dr. David Kim is a highly trained and accomplished plastic surgeon, with nearly two decades of practice experience, in addition to several years of training in general and plastic surgery. Dr. Kim provides procedures for the breast, body, and face to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and surrounding communities.

ABPS

Dr. David Kim is in plastic surgery by the prestigious American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). This is the only plastic surgery board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. The board only certifies a select number of plastic surgeons every year and has a rigorous selection process in place.

Patients who choose an ABPS plastic surgeon are automatically assured that the surgeon would have received a certain minimum number of years of training specifically in the field of plastic surgery, in addition to the training in general surgery.

ABPS plastic surgeons typically invest in high quality standards and best practices, adopt the latest surgical techniques and technology, pursue continuing education to stay ahead with the innovations in the field, and follow the current safety protocols to deliver the most effective outcomes to their patients.

Professional Training

Dr. David Kim completed his training in general surgery from 1993 to 1997 from Mt Sinai Hospital and then moved to New York to train in plastic surgery at Montefiore Medical Center. After two years of dedicated training and residency in plastic surgery, in 1999 Dr. Kim moved to the Los Angeles area where he began practicing as a cosmetic plastic surgeon. Dr. Kim is also one of the authors of Skin Deep Magazine.

Customization

The dependable and astute Dr. David Kim is of the firm belief that most deeply satisfying results in any aesthetic procedure can be achieved when the surgeon customizes the procedure to suit the unique anatomical and cosmetic needs and goals of the patient. Therefore, Dr. Kim will never adopt an off the rack or one size fits all approach to plastic surgery.

He will first focus on assessing the patient’s specific anatomical characteristics and their personal concerns, goals and aspirations. He will carefully incorporate these inputs into the surgical plan in order to produce targeted outcomes in a less invasive manner. As a result, Dr. Kim often achieves exceptional patient satisfaction levels in any procedure he performs.

Personalized Care

Dr. Kim will ensure that every patient receives his personalized care and attention at every stage of the procedure. He remains accessible to the patients during all their appointments, and along with his team, makes sure that the patient receives priority and attention throughout the treatment process, from the first consultation to post-operative recovery and beyond. Successful and concrete cosmetic surgeon Dr. Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and nearby areas that extend across the landscape.

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim, contact us (310) 271-6996 at or click here.

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Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, a premier practice for plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery procedures has launched its new website BeverlyHillsPlasticSurgery.com. The practice provides a state of the art environment and is backed by a team of helpful and compassionate staff members who will make the patient feel completely comfortable.

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery is led by plastic surgeons Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim. Both surgeons have been serving the Los Angeles area for several years and are completely dedicated to improving the physical appearance and quality of life of their patients.

The practice provides cutting edge surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and other communities and suburbs in this part of the southwest.

Informative Website

BeverlyHillsPlasticSurgery.com is a comprehensive online information resource on a variety of plastic surgery as well as non-surgical aesthetic procedures. The site is designed not only to showcase the practice and procedures offered, but also to create awareness about the latest invasive and non-invasive procedures, techniques and technologies in the area of aesthetic enhancement.

Potential patients can find authentic and accurate information provided in a patient-friendly language about various procedures related to the breast, body and face. The website includes a blog section that will present periodic new articles and updates about various aesthetic procedures and services.

Patients are encouraged to review the website, evaluate their options, and then seek an appointment for a detailed and productive consultation at Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery.

Site Features

BeverlyHillsPlasticSurgery.com includes separate sections for various surgical and non-surgical procedures. Patients can quickly identify the specific procedure or service they are looking for, and review in-depth information about it. A separate sub-section for “Specials” provides details about any current special offers that the practice may be having, which can benefit the patients.

A separate section for Out of Town Patients provides the relevant tips and suggestions to help ensure that they can have a convenient visit and stay while they seek aesthetic procedures at the practice. A dedicated FAQ section provides relevant answers to various questions that patients commonly have in their mind.

Most of the cosmetic procedures are elective in nature, which means that insurance coverage may not be possible. In such cases, Dr. Kim’s practice offers third party financing support and guidance. The website includes a section on Financing, which provides details about two leading medical care financing firms – Care Credit and Prosper Healthcare Lending.

Patient Testimonials are provided in a separate section on the site. A new patient can gain insights about various procedures from the perspective of another patient, and learn from their experience with Dr. Kim’s practice. Notable and fabulous cosmetic surgeons at Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery receive patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and nearby areas.

About the Surgeons

For a new patient, it is critical to know the qualifications, training, experience, and accomplishments of the surgeon. BeverlyHillsPlasticSurgery.com provides dedicated, in-depth sections including details about Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim. Both surgeons are by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, which is the only plastic surgery board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

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Plastic Surgery

The first thing that should be addressed is, ’What is plastic surgery? Where/When did it originate?’ Although these two questions seem like they could be answered in a quick fashion, the reality of it is that there will most like be enough to make two posts out of it, one for each question, so as to not confuse. We can begin to answer the first question, ’What is plastic surgery?’ Plastic surgery is a medical specialty that uses a number of surgical and nonsurgical techniques to change the appearance and function of a person’s body.* Plastic surgery procedures include both cosmetic enhancements as well as functionally reconstructive operations. For most people the first example is also known as ’cosmetic surgery’.*

Cosmetic surgery is another small branch of plastic surgery that only deals with the enhancement of appearance through surgical techniques. Most people use cosmetic surgery in order to restore or maintain normal appearance.

Greek word

*Most people wonder why plastic surgery is deemed so and it is a simple answer. The word plastic comes from the Greek word plastikos meaning to mold or to shape; this can then be directly related to the procedures that plastic surgeons perform. The molding, shaping, and reshaping of bone, fat, muscle, cartilage, and skin is what a plastic surgeon specializes in.* Plastic surgeons are available all over the nation and the entire world. All of these plastic surgeons have been highly trained in their respective field and should be able to present their credentials if asked.

*The information within the asterisks was taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_sur gery

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim, contact us (310) 271-6996 or click here.

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 Cosmetic Plastic Surgery History

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery is a large branch off of plastic surgery that is centered on the enhancement of appearance through surgical and medical techniques. Cosmetic surgery has become extremely common in this day and age and is used quite frequently by people of all ages and genders. Cosmetic surgery is mostly used for those people that are looking to maintain a ’normal’ appearance or enhancing it beyond the normal level. There are a lot of different procedures that are available that fall under the cosmetic surgery category.

Most Common Plastic Surgery Procedures

The most prevalent cosmetic procedures are tummy tucks, eyelid surgery, breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lifts, buttock augmentation, chemical peels, labiaplasty, rhinoplasty, otoplasty, face lifts, liposuction, and laser skin resurfacing, just to name a few. Although all of these procedures are readily available to anyone there has been a lot of people that have opted for doctors outside of the U.S. to perform their surgeries because they are looking for a cheaper solution. Although having cheaper surgery is appealing there are risks involved with accepting surgery that is unusually cheap. Their techniques and sterilization processes are not the same and can cause problems if the procedure isn’t done correctly.

Make sure that you take the correct precautions and read up about the cosmetic procedure that you are thinking about having done. This way you aren’t completely in the dark when you go in to see a cosmetic surgeon on the subject. Having a reliable doctor that you can trust is one of the most important aspects when you are considering cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Kim is a plastic surgeon providing his expertise to the Beverly Hills area.

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim, contact us (310) 271-6996 at or click here.

Serving Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Orange County, Southern California and surrounding areas.