Roy Kim, MD - Alameda

Thinking about breast augmentation? Here are two questions I’m asked all the time, answered rapid fire (Part 2).

What anatomy secret dictates your results?
It starts with measurements. Lots of them. I make sure the implant profile fits your rib cage and the width of your breast. Everybody wants optimal cleavage, and that usually means implants that sit fairly close together, sometimes with a little fat grafting. Nobody really likes the look of implants touching, or implants so far apart that there’s a gap between them.

What if your weight changes by 20 pounds?
In some patients, weight gain goes to the breasts, not just the body. When the weight comes off, there can be excess skin left behind. That’s breast ptosis, a fancy word for breast sag, and you may need a breast lift afterward.

Your body is unique, and your plan should be too. Leave your questions in the comments, or schedule a consultation at drkim.com.

Dr. Roy Kim, MD | Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon | San Francisco · Alameda · Beverly Hills

You've had breast implants for 15 years. Do they need to come out?

Most of my patients do well with long-term implants. Many have had theirs for 15 to 20 years.

When these patients come back, nothing is wrong with the implants. Here is what they ask for:
- A new implant size
- A breast lift in the same surgery

Your body ages. Your implants don't stop it.

In this video, I answer 3 rapid-fire breast augmentation questions:
- How I pick your implant size
- What I tell patients who want implants too big for their frame
- What happens 10 to 20 years later

How long have you had your implants? Tell me in the comments.

Dr. Roy Kim | San Francisco, Alameda, Beverly Hills | drkim.com

If your makeup slides off by lunch or your T-zone turns glossy by noon, this one is for you.

Micro Botox works differently from the Botox most people know. Instead of relaxing the muscles behind deeper wrinkles, tiny droplets are placed in the skin itself, quieting oil and sweat activity. The result is smaller-looking pores, less shine, smoother texture, calmer redness, and a refined glass-skin glow.

In this clip, I share the five upgrades my patients in San Francisco, the Bay Area, and Beverly Hills ask for most, plus a real patient result.

In the full video, I explain how Micro Botox differs from traditional Botox, what to expect during treatment, how long results last, and who's an ideal candidate.

▶ Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yJT3dtb7Ab8

Results vary. Most patients enjoy results for 3 to 6 months.
To schedule a consultation in San Francisco, Alameda, or Beverly Hills, visit drkim.com or call (415) 362-1846.

Why are facelifts so expensive? Here's what I tell my patients.

In my experience, it's not necessarily surgeon greed. A facelift is usually several procedures. Most patients need a facelift and a necklift, and many also want to consider a brow lift, upper and lower eyelid surgery, fat grafting, a nanofat facial, or laser resurfacing at the same time. I don't upsell these. Patients ask about them because they want to consider them.

Then there's recovery: time away from work, and sometimes a nurse to help care for you for the first night or two after surgery. It all adds up.

If you're researching facelifts, compare the overall total cost, not just the surgery itself. I'm always happy to walk you through it in a consultation.

drkim.com | San Francisco · Alameda · Beverly Hills

Have you ever wished your skin looked smoother, tighter and more even, but didn't want that "I got Botox" look?

A micro Botox facial works differently from traditional Botox. Instead of treating the muscles that cause expression lines, I place tiny, superficial droplets of diluted Botox into the skin. The goal is better skin quality, not a different expression. You still look like you; your skin just looks upgraded.

Because subtle treatments demand precision, I customize the depth, dilution and mapping for every patient.

🎥 Watch the full video on my YouTube channel, Dr. Roy Kim: https://youtu.be/yJT3dtb7Ab8

Individual results vary. A consultation determines whether this treatment is right for you.

Can you spot a bad facelift? Dr. Roy Kim says the giveaway is the vector: the direction the structures are pulled. Pull in the wrong direction, and results tend to look a little artificial.

In this rapid-fire Q&A, he also covers the biggest facelift myth, why age alone doesn't decide who needs a facelift, and why each facelift and necklift is customized for every patient.

Have a question for Dr. Kim? Leave it in the comments, or book a consultation at drkim.com.

My patient came back to me for a SECOND surgery — and I couldn't be happier with how it went!

She had an implant exchange with breast lift, and when I sat down to ask her about her recovery, she told me 'zero pain' and 'I love it.'

Thank you to my wonderful patient for sharing your experience so openly — stories like yours help so many others who are considering this journey.

👉 Reach out if you'd like to learn more about your options.

Lymphatic drainage massage has been getting a lot of attention lately — but does it actually work?

I recently spoke to The New York Times about this topic. My take: it can help, and it certainly doesn't hurt — but it's just one foundational step. Great skin comes from a combination of diet, exercise, good circulation, the right supplements, and yes, lymphatic drainage massage. When lifestyle changes aren't enough, that's when we look at medical procedures.

What's your skincare routine? Let me know in the comments! 👇