Thanks to a very social patient of mine, she has graciously agreed to show her breast augmentation results as they happen. So, you will see more photos than average regarding a typical breast augmentation, and some plastic surgery geek talk concerning the subtleties that I see and have to account for. This patient is a […]
How does the Keller Funnel work? I put a breast implant into a clear, sterile funnel, and then squeeze the larger open end. The smaller tip is placed in the breast pocket. The advantages include a smaller incision, and a "no touch" approach of the implant surface to reduce the risk of capsular contracture. Yes, […]
(Drinking single estate, organic, pour over, sustainable, hormone free, free range, and cage free coffee) What would you do on your vacation? If you’re a plastic surgeon, you wake up early and hang out with someone you only know through Instagram, of course! 2 weeks ago, I was honored to finally meet Dr. Giuliano Borille […]
Breast Augmentation is still a very popular procedure in the US, and a lot of my time is spent talking to patients in my San Francisco and Santa Clara offices about then final result of their operation. With decades of experience, here are 6 big secrets to know before your Breast Augmentation procedure. Try Before […]
5 Questions? So you’ve decided to seriously consider breast augmentation. Now what? You just know that you want great looking breasts, but you might be confused about what else to ask. Start with these 5 questions, and you’ll be well on your way to a successful surgery. 1. Are the doctor and the facility properly […]
When I decided to move forward with breast augmentation surgery, my first question to my boss (Roy Kim, MD, the plastic surgeon performing my procedure) was, “How can I best prepare for this surgery?” Dr. Kim answered very simply, “You’re the patient care coordinator, why are you asking me?” I laughed, and realized it was […]
As a plastic surgeon in San Francisco, my office location is truly awesome for people who work in downtown San Francisco, and public transportation access is amazing- I’m only 1 block away from MUNI and BART, and 2 blocks away from Market St. However, some of my patients occasionally have a difficult time visiting me […]
Here is proof that any look you want is achievable. There’s a procedure for that. Butt Facial Photo Credit: Ruaridh Connelian / Barcroft / mirror.co.uk When you go to the beach, your body is on display. It just is. To make sure it’s ready for the big show, some ladies are spending $500 on a […]
Some of my breast augmentation patients are fitness fanatics, and they share a common question. “Dr. Kim, when can I start lifting weights again after my breast augmentation surgery?” Define “Weightlifting”! If you are a weight lifter that is entering fitness competitions, or if you clean, jerk, and own weight lifting gloves, you should brace […]