Facial Surgery in Los Angeles

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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.

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Pre-Operative Care

Immediately stop taking the following medications 2 weeks prior to your surgery date:

Aspirin
Plavix
Coumadin
Celebrex
Fish oil/omega-3
Herbal medication, red ginseng concentrates
Any blood thinning medications

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.

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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.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

If you experience chest pains or breathing problems after the surgery, please dial 911.

*Results May Vary

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Based in Seoul, Korea, Dream Medical Group was founded by a team of graduates at Seoul National University dedicated to excellence and innovation in Asian aesthetic surgery. Dr. Kim was offered partnership affiliation with Dream for his in-depth scientific and technical background and serves as Dream Medical Group’s Director of Technology and Scientific Advancement.

The partnership between Dr. Kim and the Dream surgeons has led to increased expertise and innovation in Asian aesthetic surgery, which has benefited patients around the globe. Techniques have focused on blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, facial rejuvenation, and facial bone contouring and have been implemented in procedures for A-list South Korean celebrities.