Name: Roy Kim, MD
Last name: Kim
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1998
Years experience: 25
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://drkim.com/
Business: Roy Kim, MD
Address: 450 Sutter St.
Address suite: Ste. 1440
Phone: (415) 226-4425
International phone number: +14152264425
City: San Francisco
State: California
Zip Code: 94108
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Roy Kim, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon in San Francisco’s Union Square known for his warm and approachable bedside manner and meticulous, natural results, especially when performing breast enhancement surgery and mommy makeover plastic surgery. “My only priority is to make you, my patient, happy!” says Dr. Kim.
After receiving his degree from Georgetown, Dr. Kim graduated with his MD from the University of Pittsburgh. He was 32 when he started his plastic surgery career — one of the United States’ youngest surgeons to do so at the time — and has proudly dedicated his life to the field of aesthetics.
Dr. Kim has been in private practice for over 23 years. He is a member of multiple professional organizations, including the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, as well as a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Consulting Fees: 100$
Consultation note: Consultations require a 24-hour cancellation notice
Has Sponsored Offer : No
- San Francisco Surgery Center
- Undergraduate: Georgetown University
- Medical: MD, University of Pittsburgh
- Residencies:
- General surgery, University of Chicago Medical School
- Plastic Surgery, Wayne State University
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Viewed: 7/25/2008
Day of birth:
7/22/1966
Status: Alive
Certification:
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery – General
Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification:
9/09/2
– 12/31/2010}
Education: 1992 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 220 Montgomery St Ste 348San Francisco, CA 94104-3566 (United States)
GPS coordinates on map: 37.7896952,-122.4078356
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 37.7752,-122.4189987
- Abdominal Etching
- Areola Reduction Surgery
- Arm Lift
- Asclera
- Asian Rhinoplasty
- Blue Peel
- Body Lift
- Botox
- Botox for Gummy Smile
- Botox for Hyperhidrosis
- Botox for Migraines
- Botox for TMJ
- Brazilian Butt Lift
- Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Fat Transfer
- Breast Implant Removal
- Breast Implant Revision
- Breast Implants
- Breast Lift
- Breast Lift with Implants
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Reduction
- Brow Lift
- Buccal Fat Removal
- Butt Augmentation
- Butt Implants
- Butt Lift
- Calf Implant
- Capsular Contracture Treatment
- Cheek Augmentation
- Cheek Lift
- Chemical Peel
- Chin Filler
- Chin Implant
- Chin Liposuction
- Cleft Lip And Palate Repair
- Cyst Removal
- Deep Plane Facelift
- Dermal Fillers
- Diastasis Recti Repair
- Dimple Surgery
- Double Eyelid Surgery
- Dysport
- Ear Surgery
- Earlobe Repair
- Eyelid Surgery
- Facelift
- Facelift Revision
- Facial Fat Transfer
- Facial Reconstructive Surgery
- Fractional Laser
- Fraxel Laser
- Genioplasty
- Glycolic Peel
- Gynecomastia Surgery
- Hand Rejuvenation
- Hip Augmentation
- Hyaluronidase
- IPL
- Juvederm
- Kybella
- Latisse
- Lip Fillers
- Lip Implants
- Lip Surgery
- Lipo 360
- Lipoma Removal
- Liposuction
- Liposuction Revision
- Liquid Facelift
- Lower Facelift
- MACS Facelift
- Male Tummy Tuck
- Mentor Breast Implants
- Micro Botox
- Microblading
- Microneedling
- Mini Facelift
- Mini Tummy Tuck
- Mole Removal
- Mommy Makeover
- Neck Lift
- Nipple Surgery
- Nonsurgical Facelift
- Nonsurgical Neck Lift
- Nonsurgical Nose Job
- Panniculectomy
- Pec Implants
- PRP for Hair Loss
- PRP Injections
- Ptosis Surgery
- Radiesse
- Renuva
- Restylane
- Restylane Defyne
- Restylane Kysse
- Restylane Lyft
- Restylane Refyne
- Restylane Silk
- Retin-A
- Revision Rhinoplasty
- RHA Collection Fillers
- Rhinoplasty
- Scar Removal
- Sclerotherapy
- Sculptra
- Septoplasty
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Skin Tightening
- Smart Lipo
- SMAS Facelift
- Strattice
- Subcision
- TCA Peel
- Teeth Whitening
- Thigh Lift
- Tumescent Liposuction
- Tummy Tuck
- Tummy Tuck Revision
- Vampire Facelift
- Vampire Facial
- Volbella
- Voluma
- Xeomin
RealSelf Info
Rating: 4.7
Profile views: 9391
Answer count: 144
Review count: 23
1 star count: 1
2 star count: 1
5 star count: 11
Total star count: 13
Star rating: 3.4987627082112
Answer count last three months: 1
Photo and answer count last three months: 1
Lead count last three months: 5
Anonymous votes: 3
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Nov 17, 2007
Profile modified: Jul 3, 2023
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Profile Plus
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Nov 10, 2011
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033
Locations
- San Francisco, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 37.7752,-122.4189987
Latest ratings of treatments
- Breast Augmentation (Nov 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Breast Augmentation (Dec 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Injectable Fillers (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Breast Augmentation (Jun 2008) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Botox (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Neck Lift (Dec 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Breast Augmentation (Jun 2011) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
- Brazilian Butt Lift (Aug 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Breast Augmentation (Sep 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
- Breast Augmentation (Sep 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
- Breast Augmentation (Sep 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
- Lip Augmentation (Nov 2021) – Overall rating: 2/5
- Lip Augmentation (Nov 2021) – Overall rating: 2/5
- Lip Augmentation (Nov 2021) – Overall rating: 2/5
- Lip Augmentation (Nov 2021) – Overall rating: 2/5
- Lip Augmentation (Nov 2021) – Overall rating: 2/5
- Breast Implant Revision (Oct 2010) – Overall rating: 1/5
- Breast Implant Revision (Oct 2010) – Overall rating: 1/5
- Breast Implant Revision (Oct 2010) – Overall rating: 1/5
- Breast Implant Revision (Oct 2010) – Overall rating: 1/5
- Lip Augmentation (Aug 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Liposuction (Sep 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Liposuction (Sep 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Breast Augmentation (Jun 2011) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
- Lip Augmentation (Aug 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Lip Augmentation (Aug 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Latest Prices
Breast Augmentation Prices
- $6000 – Mar 8, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
- $11001 – Jun 15, 2011 – San Francisco, CA
- $9000 – Sep 2, 2022
- $9000 – Sep 2, 2022
- $9000 – Sep 2, 2022
- $11000 – Jun 15, 2011 – San Francisco, CA
- $11000 – Oct 2018 – San Francisco, CA
- $11000 – Jun 15, 2011 – San Francisco, CA
- $11000 – Jun 15, 2011 – San Francisco, CA
- $11000 – Jun 15, 2011 – San Francisco, CA
- $11000 – Jun 15, 2011 – San Francisco, CA
- $11000 – Jun 15, 2011 – San Francisco, CA
- $11000 – Jun 15, 2011 – San Francisco, CA
- $6000 – Mar 8, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
- $6000 – Mar 8, 2013 – 220 Montgomery st ste 348 san Francisco ca 94104
- $11000 – Nov 2012 – San Francisco, CA
- $5400 – Feb 2012 – San Francisco, CA
- $5400 – Feb 2012 – San Francisco, CA
- $15000 – Oct 2011 – San Francisco, CA
- $15000 – Oct 2011 – San Francisco, CA
Eyelid Surgery Prices
- $6000 – Nov 2011 – San Francisco, CA
- $6000 – Nov 2011 – San Francisco, CA
Lip Augmentation Prices
- $780 – Aug 26, 2022
- $780 – Aug 26, 2022
- $780 – Aug 26, 2022
Breast Implant Revision Prices
- $11000 – Oct 23, 2010
- $11000 – Oct 23, 2010
- $11000 – Oct 23, 2010
- $11000 – Oct 23, 2010
Breast Lift with Implants Prices
- $13000 – Jan 1, 2006 – San Francisco, CA
- $13000 – Jan 1, 2006 – San Francisco, CA
- $13000 – Jan 1, 2006 – San Francisco, CA
Breast Implants Prices
- $10000 – Oct 2018 – San Francisco, CA
- $10000 – Jun 2012 – San Francisco, CA
Facelift Prices
- $17000 – Oct 2018 – San Francisco, CA
- $17000 – Nov 2011 – San Francisco, CA
Facial Fat Transfer Prices
- $10000 – Aug 2011 – San Francisco, CA
- $10000 – Jul 2011 – San Francisco, CA
Doctor’s answers
Sep 21, 2023
I wanted to share with you an option that could help you achieve the look you’re interested in. You might consider a treatment called Kybella, which can be used to target and reduce excess fat under the chin. This can help create a more defined jawline and a sleeker neck profile.
Additionally, you could complement this with fillers strategically placed to enhance and further accentuate your features. This combination can lead to a more dramatic and sculpted look.
Of course, it’s…
Jan 13, 2023
In most patients, it’s important to release the ligaments AND to do it so that the final result is symmetric. In virtually…
Jan 13, 2023
Jan 13, 2023
Botox can be used to weaken the masseter muscle, thus making it smaller and creating a more defined jawline.
Kybella can melt the fat directly under the jawline to help define the underlying mandible.
Another option is ultrasound therapy, which can help to reduce muscle mass in the masseter muscles.
One option is dermal fillers, which can be used to add volume to the chin and cheekbones, creating a more defined…
Jul 29, 2021
The best way to determine whether or not you need a tummy tuck is to bend over and see if there is any loose hanging skin.
It seems from your last photo that you’d be a good candidate for a tummy tuck in conjunction with 360 liposuction. This joint procedure will address both any excess dat around your abdomen, flanks and lower back, while also getting rid of any loose skin and tightening your stomach muscles for an overall flatter and more contoured stomach.
Of course,…
Jul 26, 2021
In your case, liposuction of your abdomen and flanks will result in loose skin. For optimal results, and a flat stomach, a tummy tuck would be the best option!
A good way to test this is to bend over and see if there is loose skin and fat hanging down in your lower stomach.
If you just receive liposuction, you risk loose skin and having to undergo a second procedure for a tummy tuck to give you the flat stomach you’re looking for!
Best of luck!
Jul 26, 2021
Once the weight is removed, it is permanently gone. Liposuction will not cause you to be hungrier and lead to a risk of weight gain.
With proper nutrition and exercise, maintaining your weight will maintain your results!
Aug 1, 2012
Thanks for the great question! In general, it’s unusual for a surgeon to be do adamant about doing a breast augmentation with only certain volume breast implants with above versus below muscle placement. There are a lot of variables, including
– your personal measurements, regarding breast width, breast volume, rib cage
– the tightness or laxity of your breast skin
– the amount of breast tissue you…
Aug 1, 2012
In general, a breast implant will fill out your breast and/ or your loose breast skin, but it’s hard to tell over the internet or even with photos if only a 75 cc volume reduction will not fill out your breast tissue enough, meaning that you’ll need a breast lift.
I would strongly recommend a consultation with a plastic surgeon in person, who should be able to tell you after a physical examination whether you need a breast lift or not…
Aug 1, 2012
Yes, the Obagi Nu-Derm skin care system will work in Indian, or South Asian patients. The main variable in adjusting your skin care system is how often you’re using the Retin-A, and what the strength is. You can use Retin-A every other day, or every day, and you can ask your doctor about altering the strength.
Of course, since Retin-A is a prescription medicine, talk to your doctor about any changes you want to make.
It…
May 12, 2012
In general, it should be safe to undergo a facelift after 3-4 syringes of Juvederm. The area under the skin with a typical facelift will not expose the areas of Juvederm and other dermal filers, so your end result should not be compromised. I assume that you have already discussed when and where you had your Juvederm injections in your face with your plastic surgeon.
Best Wishes with your facial rejuvenation!
Roy…
May 12, 2012
Your question can be interpreted in different ways.
If you're talking about the tightness you feel after surgery, then this should get better after several weeks.
If your implying how long a facelift lasts, and how long that tightness will last, that depends on your facial skin, the care of your skin after your facelift, genetic factors, sun exposure, the facelift technique used, and other factors.
Best…
May 12, 2012
Your knowledge about mid facelift surgical options is impressive. Endotine mid facelifts seem not to last as long as we initially thought, so more plastic surgeons are looking at a straight forward blepharoplasty, with possible fat grafting to the cheek areas.
A "deep plane" facelift is an option, but increasingly, most plastic surgeons are doing "less" surgery, not more, in the area of the cheek…
May 12, 2012
Depending on your facelift technique, you may have sutures under your skin, in the area in front of your right ear, as you describe. These sutures may be absorbable, or may not be, which also affects how quickly they dissolve.
Generally, treating this type of issue can be done safely in the office, using some local anesthesia, and either removing the suture, re-suturing the right ear area, getting a possible cortisone injection, or a completely…
May 12, 2012
Most swelling will go away 6-12 months after a facelift. You had surgery 3 weeks ago, which implies that your healing is still fairly young and fresh, so some asymmetry may occur this soon after your procedure. I assume that you have been seen and discussed this with your plastic surgeon, but if you have not, please consider seeing him/ her soon.
Best Wishes on a Speedy Recovery,
Roy Kim, MD
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Last updated on 11/24/2023