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 […]
The words low calorie look great on a menu. But will people really choose to order those selections? The promise of eating less calories to be skinny does not hold true for everyone. Dr. Kim explains to his patients that proper diet and regular exercise are only part of the equation. Some patients have stubborn areas of […]
A recent study linked the inactivity from watching TV to cutting years from a person’s life. Of course, this also leads to obesity and other health concerns. Dr. Kim stresses the importance of an active lifestyle especially for patients who have invested in body contouring procedures like abdominoplasty or liposuction. It can become very easy […]
It may prove to be true that vanity is the source of sanity. Here in Beverly Hills, California there is no shortage of examples of vanity. Dr. Kim shares with patients the goals of cosmetic plastic surgery. Rarely is it only about feeding a person’s quest to be the best looking person in any given […]
