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Facelift Plastic Surgery Beverly Hills

One of the most common procedures done today, facelifts, are still being done as much if not more than ever before. Facelifts, or rhytidectomy, are meant to give the face a more youthful appearance by removing any excess skin on the face and tightening the underlying tissues. It’s important to remember that the effects of a facelift aren’t permanent and therefore shouldn’t be thought of as such. The reason that a facelift isn’t permanent is because the face will continue to age as time goes on, but having a facelift done is a long-lasting solution to appearing younger.

Ideal Facelift Candidates

Any of these reasons can be good for thinking about having a facelift done. Having a facelift done is a simple procedure that will have you feeling and looking good for a long time after. Although recovery usually takes two to three weeks to feel to return to normal it may take up to 6 months for incision lines to mature. Using cold compress on your face when you return home from surgery will help with swelling and bruising. Your face will be wrapped in a bandage as well in order to minimize these after effects as well.
If you are considering having a facelift done, please talk to a plastic surgeon about what to expect for results and what you can hope to achieve with your personal rhytidectomy

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.

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

How much does plastic surgery cost in Beverly Hills?

The cost of plastic surgery can change from one plastic surgeon to another and in order for you to get the best estimate of what a surgery is going to cost you should talk to the plastic surgeon that you intend to use. There are a few things that you need to keep in mind when inquiring about the cost of a plastic surgery procedure. When talking to your plastic surgeon they may tell you only the surgeon’s fee but you want to also be sure to ask about the anesthesia, operating room fee, and possible implant fee (if that applies to you). Most of the time when you receive a quote and it is only the surgeon’s fee it really is only 60-80% of the entire cost, so be sure to ask about these other charges before you commit to anything.

The cost of different procedures varies greatly and it really depends on what procedure you are having done to determine whether you will be paying a few hundred dollars to a few thousand. Be sure to do some cost comparisons between surgeons to find the best price fit for you, but don’t sacrifice quality for cost. Make sure that you are looking on at accredited hospitals or plastic surgery offices. By going to a non-accredited center you are more so risking your health for cost.

Plastic Surgery Consultation

Try to keep in mind when trying to get a quote for work that the plastic surgeon may want to have an initial consultation with you in order to completely asses your needs and expectations. This is how a plastic surgeon can accurately determine how much work you are going to need done or what specific procedure he/she would have to perform on you. Don’t be afraid to go in for an initial consultation and find out what kind of price you are looking at for your particular surgery.

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.

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

There are plastic surgeons located all around your area and you might think that ’finding’ one is incredibly easy. Although this is true, finding a quality plastic surgeon takes quite a bit more work. There are a few things that you can do in order to ensure that the plastic surgeon you choose is qualified enough for you to trust them and feel comfortable using them.

The best way to find a good plastic surgeon is to ask any friends that have had plastic surgery where they got their procedures done and see if they had a good experience and if everything worked out well. The only problem with this approach is that not everyone has had a friend who has had plastic surgery.

The next possible solution is to ask someone in the medical field, this being possibly your primary care physician or someone of that nature. They are bound to know many people in the industry and a few of those may be plastic surgeons. One the other hand you may find that primary physicians and related doctors may refer you to a plastic surgeon based on personal relationship rather than their abilities.

The best way to find a plastic surgeon that is of good quality is to contact the American Board of Plastic Surgery (whether it be by phone or by their website) to find certified plastic surgeons in your area. If you end up finding a plastic surgeon yourself be sure that they are certified by the ABPS before you use them, for your own safety.

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery – serves the Beverly Hills / Los Angeles area. For more information please visit the Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery website.

There are always going to be questions that arise when you are in your initial consultation and rightfully so. You should have an abundance of questions that need to be answered before you make a final decision whether or not to go ahead with surgery. Some of the basic questions that you should make sure to ask are:

– May I see pictures of previous surgeries of the same procedure?

– Will surgery be performed in the office or hospital?

– Will I be asleep or awake during surgery?

– Will I be charged for follow-up appointments?

– Do you charge for revision surgery?

Having the answers to these questions can help you make a final decision on things. Seeing a plastic surgeon that can’t answer these questions or doesn’t give you a straight answer is a big problem. If you have any other questions in mind make sure you ask them at the consultation so that you don’t have any worries or extra charges after your procedure that you did not expect.

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery – serves the Beverly Hills / Los Angeles area. For more information please visit the Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery website.

Gynecomastia is a condition in males where their breasts are abnormally enlarged to the point of being female-like. For many men with this condition plastic surgery is the one of the few treatments that are available for this condition.

The main causes of this condition can be either the presence of excessive estrogen or not having enough testosterone in the body. There are some other reasons why this condition may be occurring and it is recommended that you see you primary physician in order to find out the exact reason before going to a plastic surgeon to have it corrected.

When going to a plastic surgeon to have Gynecomastia corrected it is important that you know beforehand that the only candidates that will be accepted for the procedure are those who are in good physical heath and are not overweight, using drugs, or drinking an excessive amount of alcohol.

The incision for this procedure is made to the areola area. Fat and glandular tissue will be removed so that the chest appears in a more natural way. After the surgery it is expected that for a few days the patient will feel discomfort. The patient needs to wear pressure garments in order to help the healing process as well as stay out of the sun for the first six months.

If you are thinking about having plastic surgery done because you are suffering from Gynecomastia, please contact Dr. Kim.

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery – serves the Beverly Hills / Los Angeles area. For more information please visit the Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery website.

Collagen injections have many uses for a variety of different patients. These would include:

– reducing the appearance of fine lines near the eyebrows and around the mouth
– reducing wrinkles around the eyebrows and the mouth
– add volume to the lips
– add volume to the cheeks
– redefine the shape of the nose
– reduce the appearance of scars

The entire procedure takes only from a few minutes to an hour, depending on the work you are having done. These injections are not a permanent solution so in order to maintain your youthful appearance additional treatments on a regular basis are necessary.

The great thing about collagen injections is that there is no recovery time. Right after the procedure is done the patient has the ability to be up and about following their normal daily schedules.

If you are interested in collagen injections or possibly getting a consultation because you are unsure, please get in contact with Dr. Kim.

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery – serves the Beverly Hills / Los Angeles area. For more information please visit the Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery website.

For any patient that has moderate lines or wrinkles laser skin resurfacing is a great solution for you. During a laser peel a high-powered beam of light is passed over the areas that need treatment, this laser vaporizes the top layer of skin.

The reason that we get wrinkles and whatnot on our faces and body is because as skin cells die or are damaged they tend to build up; this build up is what causes wrinkles.

The procedure in itself only takes from thirty to ninety minutes. For the procedure you will be given a local anesthetic and your eyes will most likely be covered (if your face is the area being treated).

The recovery from this procedure is almost immediate. Patients need to take special care not to wear makeup for at least two weeks and several weeks are need in order to see the results of the procedure.

Anyone that is interested in laser skin resurfacing or getting a laser peel can talk with Dr. Kim in order to schedule a consultation.

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery – serves the Beverly Hills / Los Angeles area. For more information please visit the Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery website.

Breast reconstruction is a blessing to most women who have had a mastectomy. For these patients, a breast reconstruction surgery is one of the only options in order to gain a natural appearing breast again.

There are two types of breast reconstruction procedures that are available to patient. The first is using implants in order to re-fill the pocket that is created right after your mastectomy. This means that if going with this option the two surgeries must be completed one right after the other.

The second type of breast reconstructive surgery utilizes a flap of tissue from another area of the body. The flap is then attached to create a breast mound that can be then formed into a natural looking breast.

Of course with both of these procedures (the second one more dominantly) there will be scarring. You can talk to you plastic surgeon about the procedure and what to expect before going ahead.

The entire procedure as well as recovery time can take up to a year. During the recovery time patients will most likely be swollen, have to change their gauze/bandages, and wear compression garments.

For more information on breast reconstruction surgery please speak with Dr. Kim or your plastic surgeon.

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery – serves the Beverly Hills / Los Angeles area. For more information please visit the Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery website.

Whether it is your chin, jaw, or cheeks that you feel needs to have a better appearance Dr. Kim has all the tools necessary for you to complete your transformation.

It’s important to know that most facial implants are inserted through the mouth, that means that the patient needs to have good oral hygiene. If the patient does not, they may not be qualified to be a candidate for this procedure.

Each implant (chin, jaw, cheeks) is inserted through a different area. Chin implants are inserted through the inside of the mouth in front of the lower teeth. The incision for jaw implants is made in the mouth on either side of the lower back teeth (outer). Lastly cheek implants are inserted through either the upper jaw inside the upper lip or through the lower eyelid.

The only real risk with facial implants is infection. If infection does occur the implant may need to be take out temporarily.

Your doctor will give you more information about recovery instructions and expected results.

Please contact Dr. Kim if you have any questions.

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery – serves the Beverly Hills / Los Angeles area. For more information please visit the Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery website.

If there was one downfall to plastic surgery that most patients are constantly worried about, it would be visible scars after surgery. Patients that are having plastic surgery done are usually more worried about scarring that patients receiving other types of surgery. Why is this?

Well the answer is simple. Plastic surgery is meant to enhance the patient’s appearance and, in most cases, give them a better sense of self-confidence. Having scars to worry about is just another problem on the body. With other surgeries, the reason behind it is usually medical and the surgery is needed in order to maintain good health.

So what can we do in order to reduce the appearance of scars on the face or body when it comes to plastic surgery?

Taking the proper steps during recovery definitely helps and proper wound care can also become a factor in scars. So what are the steps to proper wound care? You can talk to your plastic surgeon about all the steps in order to properly care for yourself after surgery.

If you have any questions about post-op scars or taking care of yourself during recovery, please contact Dr. Kim.

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery – serves the Beverly Hills / Los Angeles area. For more information please visit the Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery website.