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Harmonious double eyelid fold

A typical incision double eyelid fold does not look as natural as a non-incision double eyelid fold. Non-Incision double eyelid surgery is also known as the suture technique double eyelid surgery. The reason why typical incision double eyelid fold does not look as natural is that the double eyelid fold […]

Mild Ptosis and Double Eyelid Surgery

Patients often present with mild ptosis at the time of double eyelid surgery. In these patients, if the eyelid ptosis is performed, then the eyes will open brightly. However, the distance between the double eyelid fold or double eyelid crease and the brow will be close together or short. Although […]

Subbrow lift

Subbrow lift or infra brow lift is a procedure where the skin and fat are removed just below the brow region. This is an excellent procedure for patients with pre-existing double eyelid fold or double eyelid crease. As patients age, the eyelid skin sags and the double eyelid fold or […]

Epicanthoplasty and Double Eyelid Surgery

Epicanthoplasty is often needed during double eyelid surgery. Epicanthoplasty is needed when a patient has an epicanthal fold. This epicanthal fold is not only excess skin at the medial (nasal) side of the eye but it also contains strong fibrous tissue. This strong fibrous tissue at the medial or nasal […]

Scar during double eyelid surgery and its effect

Incision double eyelid surgery can create a scar during surgery. Every time when we operate, internal scar occurs. It is the degree of how much scars form during surgery that matters. There are many things to consider when we think of scars. What is a scar? Why does it form? […]

The amount of skin, muscle, and fat to be removed in double eyelid surgery

Often during double eyelid surgery, some amount of skin, muscle, and eyelid fat should be removed. This is because patients without natural double eyelid have some amount of soft tissue hooding. And this soft issue is comprised of skin, muscle, and some eyelid fat. These tissues add weight to the […]

Is there an ideal double eyelid fold height?

Patients often ask whether there is an ideal double eyelid fold or crease height. This is because the patient or the plastic surgeon can make a high double eyelid fold, medium double eyelid fold, and a low double eyelid fold with a metal wire applicator. At home, patients can also […]

Limitation and negative of silicone rhinoplasty

Although silicone implant has been used in the past in both Asia and America to enlarge the nose, there are significant limitations and negative effects of silicone on the nose. Surgeons typically apply either silicone or Gortex implant into the dorsum of the nose to augment the nose. If these […]

Novel approach to correcting severe eyelid ptosis

Severe eyelid ptosis is a difficult condition to correct. This is because the eyelid elevating muscle (levator palpebrae superioris muscle) is significantly weak. Some of these severe eyelid ptosis patients have either minimal muscle function or no muscle function. Therefore, when there is no muscle function, the typical method of […]

Asian rhinoplasty introduction

Asian rhinoplasty is unique in that it is about making the nose larger. Therefore, it can be considered augmentation rhinoplasty. There are several key points to Asian rhinoplasty and in this series of articles, we will discuss them in detail. First, we will discuss the facial proportion and the ideal […]

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"I had the most wonderful experience with Dr. Kim and his staff for my double eyelid surgery. Every member of the office staff I encountered was extremely organized and professional. I am so happy about my experience and strongly recommend Dr. Kim with no reservations."

Sarah H.

"It’s been a few months after my surgery and my eyes are looking fabulous! My eyes look a lot more awake and bright eyed yet still very natural. I like the fact that I don’t need much make up at all to make my eyes look bigger. I can’t thank Dr. Kim enough for my beautiful new eyes!"

Lindsey L.

"I was super nervous as this was my first time getting surgery of any sorts. Dr. Kim was really patient and attentive during my consultation and just seemed to know exactly what kind of look I wanted. Afterwards, I was so excited to get this procedure done!"

Jenny C.

"Best choice I ever made having my double eye lid surgery done with Dr. Kim. The results are exactly what I wanted and the whole process itself was smooth and painless. Thank you Dr. Kim and your wonderful staff for taking such great care of me!!"

Emily Y.