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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
How Fraxel® Laser Treatment works
In his state-of-the-art office, Dr. Kim offers noninvasive procedures that can rapidly deliver a more youthful you. The Fraxel® Laser Treatment is one such treatment. It corrects damaged skin with very little downtime. How it worksThis state of the art, l aser resurfacing treatment creates thousands of minute but deeply penetrating pores, known as microscopic zones, in your skin. This treatment gets rid of damaged epidermal pigmented cells. While it goes down into the depths of the dermis, it leaves healthy skin layers untouched and completely intact. This "fractional" or partial targeting of the skin leads to faster healing time—much quicker than if all areas were treated exactly alike. The body uses it natural processes to create more youthful taut skin that replaces the earlier imperfections. What it treatsThe Fraxel® Laser has received FDA clearance to treat the following conditions: - Wrinkles.
- Age Spots or Sun Spots
- Roughness (texture)
- Melasma (patches of brown skin)
- Acne Scars
At Dr. Kun Kim’s office, Fraxel is just the one of many minimally invasive cosmetic procedures that is offered. In addition to Fraxel, you may be recommended photofacial IPL by Lumenis, Erbium resurfacing, Plasma Portrait resurfacing, and of course chemical peels. If you are considering a Fraxel® Laser treatment, Dr. Kun Kim at Kim Facial Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia would be happy to assist. Please call 770•458•4255 to schedule an appointment today.
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Amanda
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2:04 PM
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Liposuction techniques offered
Liposuction’s original function was to contour the body. Since its beginnings, it has evolved as a useful tool for other cosmetic procedures. It can reduce and contour the unwanted pockets of fat accumulated over the years from the face, neck, arms, tummy and other parts of the body. These kinds of liposuction procedures can accompany facelifts, eyelifts, and browlifts and may include chin or cheek implants to further enhance cosmetic appearance. How it works Liposuction eliminates unwanted pockets of fat from neck, arms, tummy or from any other areas of the body. This can usually be performed under local anesthesia with mild sedation. Tumescent micro-cannula liposuction technique is used which at this time is the gold standard by which all other techniques of liposuction is measured. In this technique, anesthetic liquid is infiltrated to the area to be liposuctioned. Very mild discomfort during this time may be experienced, followed by micro cannula insertion and suctioning of the unwanted fat. What you can expect after surgery Dr. Kim’s office will give you detailed instructions on how to care for yourself after surgery. Following liposuction, you can expect a degree of swelling and pain, but you will find relief with mild pain medication and cold packs. You will be wearing a tight-fitting elastic dressing right after the procedure for just a few days; this may continue at night for as long as a few weeks. If you are considering a liposuction procedure, either for body contouring or to reduce facial signs of aging, Dr. Kun Kim at Kim Facial Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia would be happy to assist. Please call Dr. Kim’s office at 770•458•4255 to schedule an appointment today.
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Amanda
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3:38 PM
Monday, December 15, 2008
Good candidates for blepharoplasty
Candidates for eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, are concerned with droopy eyelids and/or puffiness under their eyes. The blepharoplasty procedure can be performed on the upper or lower eyelids or both; it focuses on eliminating fat, muscle, and excess skin to create a younger looking appearance. Eyelid surgery patients should be 18 years old or older. Most patients are at least 35 years old, but if droopy or baggy eyelids are a trait that runs in your family, the surgery may be something you would consider at a younger age. It is also important that blepharoplasty candidates are in both good mental and physical health. Though the procedure is a minor one, potential patients must consider the usual surgical risks before having the surgery. The ideal surgical candidates have expectations that are realistic regarding how their surgery will turn out. These patients will understand that blepharoplasty can fix puffy upper lids and reduce puffiness and bags beneath the eye. Blepharoplasty can help you appear more refreshed and rested, but it will not address crow's feet or get rid of under-eye dark circles. If you are considering eyelid surgery for cosmetic or reconstructive purposes, please call Dr. Kun Kim at Kim Facial Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia to schedule an appointment today. You can reach his office at 770-458-4255.
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Patti
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1:50 PM
Monday, November 10, 2008
Medical uses for injectables
Botox is well known for its ability to take years off of our faces, but a little known fact is that it also has medical uses. Treatment for Eye SpasmsOne such use is for people afflicted with eye spasm, or blepharospasm and hemi-facial spasms. Drug treatment is not always effective for twitches of the eye and does not always lead to results that last. Dr. Kim can utilize Botox injections which often work very well and are safe to use. A few injections are made into the muscle to stop the nerve impulses that cause the eye to twitch. These non-invasive, rapid treatments can mean a world of difference to patients suffering from this embarrassing disorder. If drugs or Botox do not work for the patient, surgery is another option to consider. Help for Excessive SweatingTiny injections of Botox can help those suffering from excessive perspiration of underarms and hands: - The injections just take a few minutes to perform
- Botox inactivates sweat gland nerves.
- The treatment lasts from 2-8 months, after which a repeat treatment will be needed.
- Nine out of 10 people have found the treatment effective.
If you live in the Atlanta, Georgia area and suffer from either of these conditions or would simply like to experience a refreshed appearance, please call Kim Facial Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia at 770•458•4255 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kun Kim today.
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Patti
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11:46 AM
Friday, October 31, 2008
Choosing the facelift that's right for you
While facelifts of the past were generally of the one-size-fits-all variety, facelift alternatives are now available to patients seeking a more youthful appearance. A facelift makes loose skin in the neck, cheeks, and jaw line more taut. While this procedure will not remove forehead wrinkles, "crow's feet" or bags under the eye, it may be used in concert with other procedures that eliminate excess fatty tissue. Traditional FaceliftWith a full facelift, incisions are made within the hairline and following the ear’s natural contour. This allows the skin to be pulled back. Small incisions help to make the scars much less noticeable. Sometimes liposuction is added to remove excess tissue from the jowl area. This procedure is typically done in an outpatient surgical setting under general anesthesia. Dramatic results are possible but with 2 weeks to 2 months of recovery may be necessary depending on patients. After surgery, a dressing is worn for 24 hours and cold compresses are used to reduce swelling. After dressings are taken off, cold compresses are placed on the swollen areas for another 48 hours. Patients greatly limit their movement for the first 1-2 weeks. The One Hour FaceliftDr. Kim’s one hour facelift is performed under local anesthesia with light sedation if desired. General anesthesia and its associated risks are eliminated, and the recovery period is drastically shortened. Traditional face lifts were inaccessible to many due to high cost and the lengthy recovery periods—the one hour lift provides a new option. Designed primarily for chin jowls and upper neck, dramatic results are also obtained. Most all of the before and after section of the face lift were done with this type of procedure. It has been favored technique of facelift for Dr. Kim for several years for obvious reasons of shorter recovery, lowered cost, and safety. Non-Surgical FaceliftAlternatives to surgical procedures do exist for those who cannot undergo an operation due to time constraints. By combining fillers (Radiesse, Juvederm, etc), fat injection, and laser treatments (Fraxel, Erbium resurfacing), you can look younger, more rejuvenated, and with less down time. Although these non surgical minimally invasive procedures greatly compliment any surgical procedures, they can be used as a stand alone procedures. Procedures such as the Band Aid Lift and Lifestyle Lift resemble, but should be distinguished from Dr. Kun Kim’s unique one hour facelift. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Kim’s facelift techniques, please call Kim Facial Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia at 770•458•4255 to schedule an appointment today.
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Patti
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12:25 PM
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Dramatic Increase in Ethnic Plastic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery has long been seen as something done by white, middle-aged trophy wives, but the truth is that has never really been the case, and, now more than ever, the people seeking cosmetic surgery include men and minorities. According to statistics by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the proportion of minorities seeking cosmetic surgery has increased by 50 % over the last four years. This is partly due to shifting demographics and greater acceptance of cosmetic surgery among minorities, but it is also due to a change within the industry itself. Years ago, the majority of surgeons were European-American, but this has changed. With the increase in numbers of minorities among the surgeons, the level of understanding of the needs of minority patients has also increased. For example, African-American doctors have pushed for innovations and greater sensitivity to the skin rejuvenation needs of African-American patients, including photoepilation. Similarly, Asian-American doctors, like Dr. Kim Kun, are among the innovators in Asian blepharoplasty. Like Dr. Kim, who performed the surgery on his own daughter, they can draw from personal experience to supplement their professional training. To learn more about Kim Facial Plastic Surgery's ethnosensitive practices, please contact us today for a consultation.
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Patti
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4:28 PM
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Best Option for Healthy Appearance: Healthy Diet
Facial fillers have seen a dramatic increase in popularity in recent years, especially hyaluronic-acid-based fillers, like Restylane, whose use has grew by 35 % last year according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. However, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery cautions that fillers are sometimes used inappropriately. According to Dr. Rhoda Narins, past president of the ASDS, many celebrities are turning to fillers to conceal the effects of yo-yo dieting and unhealthy eating. "Since the face is the first part of the body to reflect unhealthy eating habits and dieting," she said, "more celebrities are requesting fillers to 'naturally' plump up sunken facial features." Extreme weight loss thins the skin, making the face appear empty, narrow, and aged. Celebrities use fillers to conceal the fact that their super-small figures are unnatural. Facial fillers are more appropriately used to combat the signs of aging, including the natural loss of fat. For this procedure, injectable fillers, including autologous fat, represent very good treatment options. Younger people with abnormally hollowed faces should consider it a sign that their weight loss may not be healthy. To learn more about the appropriate use of injectable fillers, please contact Kun Facial Plastic Surgery today to schedule your consultation.
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Patti
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