While a significant amount of focus on the face is placed on eyes and nose, the facial appearance and contour play important roles in determining your impressions. Sagginess that starts to appear with aging, lack of chin projection, or unbalanced lip size can be corrected to enhance the overall facial appearance. Face lift, neck lift, brow lift, chin augmentation, and lip augmentation are procedures provided Dr. Kenneth Kim. Learn more about facial plastic surgery in Los Angeles by reaching out to our team today.
Benefits of Facial Plastic Surgery
Patients in Los Angeles seek out facial plastic surgery for a variety of reasons, including the following:
- Alleviating wrinkles or lines around the forehead, eyes, mouth, and chin
- Improving facial symmetry
- Refining the shape of the nose or ears
- Tightening sagging skin
- Reshaping the face after prior cosmetic surgeries
Most importantly, facial plastic surgery can help you to feel confident in your appearance, whether you are spending time at the Griffith Observatory or enjoying a stroll on the Venice Boardwalk.
The benefits that matter the most to you will depend on what you hope to achieve with your procedure. During your initial consultation, Dr. Kim will discuss your aesthetic goals to ensure you receive the most significant advantages of facial plastic surgery.
Popular Facial Plastic Surgery Procedures
Dr. Kenneth Kim performs a variety of facial plastic surgery procedures to help patients in Los Angeles enjoy their ideal appearance.
- Eyelid surgery treats droopy or baggy upper eyelids, extra skin on the upper or lower eyelids, and bags under your eyes
- Rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job, reshapes your nose to improve appearance, function, or both
- A facelift tightens and smooths the skin on your face and neck to create a revitalized look
- Cheekbone reduction improves the symmetry and balance of your face
Dr. Kim will work with you to determine the best procedure for your needs.
Candidates for Facial Plastic Surgery
Dr. Kim is ready to partner with you to determine if facial plastic surgery will be a good fit. Requirements for specific procedures vary, but as a general note, patients should:
- Be nonsmokers
- Be aware of any possible side effects or risks of their chosen procedure
- Have realistic expectations for outcomes
- Be interested in surgery because of internal motivations
During your initial consultation, we will discuss your health history and your goals for your appearance to determine if facial plastic surgery is the right choice and, if it is, which procedure will most benefit you.
Pre-Operative Care
In case of prescribed medications, please inform the office. The prescribing doctor’s approval is required before discontinuing the medication. Please remove any metallic jewelry (earrings, necklaces, etc) before the surgery. They may interfere with surgical equipment. Please wear a comfortable, loose buttoned-down or zipped shirt along with loose pants or long skirts on the day of your surgery. You want to be as comfortable as possible during the surgery.
You must arrange a legal guardian or caregiver who will provide you transportation after the surgery. You will not be allowed to drive after the surgery.
Please take your prescribed medications as usual (excluding blood thinning medications) on the day of your surgery. If you take blood pressure medications on a daily basis, bring extra on the day of your surgery to present to the nurse.
Post-Operative Care
Please read the following instructions carefully and thoroughly in order that you (the patient) and your care-taker are familiar with the post-operative care for face surgery.
RIGHT AFTER THE SURGERY
Dr. Kim may place dressing on the incision site. The dressing should only be removed in the office, unless ordered by Dr. Kenneth Kim. The patient must return back to see Dr. Kim one day after the surgery. Dr. Kim will examine the patient and the healing process.
SWELLING
The amount of swelling varies from person to person. The swelling may become worse 2-3 days post-surgery, and will start to subsidize after 4 days. Standing up (walking, sitting, etc) and using 2-3 pillows at bedtime will alleviate any swelling.
OINTMENT
Apply antibiotic ointment (Bacitracin) over the incisions
ANTIBIOTICS
Please finish your antibiotics as instructed. If you get diarrhea, please report to our office as soon as possible.
DIET
It is important that you drink sufficient fluids and maintain good hydration. You may eat your normal diet after your surgery. Please do not consume alcohol for 1 month after surgery. After 1 month, you may consume moderate amount of alcohol for 3 months.
BATH AND SHOWER
You may take a BODY shower 24 hours after your surgery. However, face must stay DRY for 1 week.
EXERCISE
Avoid strenuous exercise. Avoid lifting heavy objects and bending your head down for at least 1 week.
