Plastic Surgery in Irvine

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Dr. Kenneth Kim, a board-certified plastic surgeon and world-renowned expert in awake plastic surgery, wants patients to feel confident about their appearance. Whether your look has changed recently or you have always wished certain features were different, he is here to help.

Dr. Kenneth Kim offers a variety of procedures for the face, breasts, and body, each customized to help you achieve your aesthetic and wellness goals.

Dr. Kim specializes in awake plastic surgery using local anesthesia to significantly reduce the risks and complications associated with general anesthesia. He has performed over 10,000 procedures using local anesthesia only, without general anesthesia or intravenous sedation (also referred to as twilight sedation or conscious sedation). Dr. Kim has trained, collaborated with, and published with the best plastic surgeons in South Korea and teaches and lectures plastic surgery residents. Get in touch with our office today to learn more about how you may benefit from plastic surgery in Irvine.

Benefits of Plastic Surgery with Dr. Kim

Dr. Kim specializes in awake plastic surgery, an advanced approach to surgical procedures that uses local anesthesia only. This leads to better surgical precision and a smoother recovery for patients receiving plastic surgery in Irvine, since they are awake throughout the procedure and do not need to undergo general anesthesia.

Local anesthesia only affects the nerve endings in the treatment area and significantly minimizes complications often associated with general anesthesia, including nausea, fatigue, blood clots, increased bleeding, and a lengthier recovery.

Dr. Kim also specializes in Asian plastic surgery techniques.

Our Popular Procedures

Dr. Kim offers numerous state-of-the-art plastic surgery procedures for his Irvine clients, including the following:

Rhinoplasty

A nose job can be performed for cosmetic or medical reasons. The procedure alters the shape of the nose for aesthetic enhancement or to improve breathing. You can schedule an appointment today to learn more about this innovative procedure!

Breast Surgery

Dr. Kim is dedicated to helping patients in Irvine feel confident about their breasts through personalized plastic surgery. Procedures include augmentation, lift, reduction, reconstruction, correction of inverted nipples, and nipple reduction. He will work with you to help determine which option will best serve your aesthetic goals.

Facelift

A facelift creates a youthful and rejuvenated appearance by lifting sagging skin and soft tissue, including the SMAS, tightening muscles, and trimming excess skin from the face region.

Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, focuses on alleviating droopy or baggy upper eyelids, extra skin on the upper or lower eyelids, and bags under the eyes. Dr. Kim also restores eyelid muscle function for eyelid ptosis, allowing you to open your eyes fully.

Cheekbone Reduction

Wide cheekbones can cause your other facial features to appear out of proportion. With cheekbone (zygoma) reduction surgery, Dr. Kim will create a narrower and more oval facial shape.

Liposuction

A liposuction procedure uses suction to remove fat from specific areas of the body and shape them, including the following:

Stomach
Hips
Thighs
Buttocks
Arms
Neck

Liposuction is typically a good fit for people with stubborn fat in specific areas.

Tummy Tuck

Also called abdominoplasty, this procedure optimizes the shape and appearance of your abdomen. Excess fat and skin are removed, while the abdominal muscle is tightened to create a more toned and contoured look.

Mommy Makeover

Pregnancy and breastfeeding can cause many changes in the body. A Mommy Makeover is a personalized combination of treatments to help patients regain their pre-baby body. It can alleviate sagging and deflated breasts, loose and stretched stomachs, hanging skin, and other concerns.

Candidates for Plastic Surgery

Dr. Kim is dedicated to helping patients in Irvine achieve their ideal look with a customized plastic surgery treatment plan. Though requirements for specific surgeries will vary, ideal candidates for these procedures typically:

Do not smoke, as smoking can increase your risk of surgical complications and impair healing
Maintain a stable weight and are at or near your ideal weight, as significant weight changes may affect your long-term results
Have realistic expectations about the outcomes they will experience
Wish to undergo surgery because of internal motivations and not outside pressures

Dr. Kim is ready to partner with you to determine if you are a good candidate for plastic surgery and which procedure will best fit your needs.

What To Expect During Your Consultation

During your consultation, Dr. Kim will discuss your appearance goals and health history so we can start creating a personalized treatment plan. He will then discuss different procedures with you and help you decide which one to pursue. He will clearly explain each step of your chosen procedure in detail so you will know what to expect during your treatment journey.

Allow Dr. Kim to Help You Find Confidence With Plastic Surgery in Irvine

Dr. Kenneth Kim is dedicated to helping every patient enjoy their ideal appearance through plastic surgery in Irvine. Our face, breast, and body plastic surgery procedures can be personalized to your needs to help you achieve your goals for surgery. Dr. Kim’s awake local anesthesia surgery methods allow for a shorter and much smoother recovery, helping you return to your daily routine more quickly.

We will be here for you through your initial consultation and all follow-up appointments. Schedule a consultation for plastic surgery in Irvine today.

Cutting Edge, Safe Surgery

Expert in healthcare quality and safety

Dr. Kim’s approach to surgery is grounded in science, innovation, and patient safety. He holds a Master of Science in Healthcare Quality and Safety from Harvard Medical School, giving him a formal foundation in clinical quality improvement, risk reduction, and patient safety.

Dr. Kim pursues a higher standard of plastic surgery—one that prioritizes safety, surgical precision, and natural, long-lasting results. His awake plastic surgery maintains your natural physiology, protects cognitive function, and minimizes the risks of general anesthesia and IV sedation. Guided by this philosophy, he continually advances surgical safety and technical innovation, redefining modern surgical care.