Facial Plastic Surgery in San Francisco

As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Haena Kim has made it her life’s work to provide specialized and compassionate care for plastic surgery patients in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Dr. Kim’s professional focus as a face and neck specialist in the field of plastic surgery is uniquely focused on tailoring surgical and non-surgical methods in a way that accentuates a patient’s natural beauty and prioritizes the health and well-being of their self-image. Below are some of the many ways in which Dr. Kim uses dedicated techniques to address the facial concerns of her plastic surgery patients in the San Francisco area. She offers many additional options for men and women’s needs, such as non-surgical treatments and facial fillers, and works with patients intently to find the most personalized solution during a consultation.

Featured Procedures

Facelift

Facelift surgery (rhytidectomy) enhances your natural features and provides a greater balance in the face and neck by lifting and repositioning the facial and neck tissue. Dr. Kim will carefully ascertain the best strategy with your personal goals in mind to create a natural appearance that best highlights your beauty. Whether you wish to address the middle or lower regions of the face, the inherent attractiveness of your facial structure will be emphasized, all while diminishing any signs of discouraging or unflattering features.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty (nose job) candidates in San Francisco who seek Dr. Kim’s specialization will experience the benefit of comprehensive and involved care strategies that they deserve. With the utmost attention to your goals, Dr. Kim will restructure your nose to create results that are transformative while conserving your nose’s unique personality and charm. Strong candidates for rhinoplasty are those looking for enhanced shape or appearance, correction to a deviated septum or nasal structure, repair of nasal damage, or improvement upon a previous procedure. Having trained at elite schools of medicine, Dr. Kim has vast experience and knowledge in rhinoplasty techniques to help you achieve the nose that fits you the best.

Blepharoplasty (Eyelid surgery)

Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) removes excess skin and fat to correct the sagging in the upper eyelids, the puffiness of the lower eyelids, or both. Proper candidates for eyelid surgery are those who have a worn or tired look created by excess bulging in the lower and upper eyelids. For some patients, excess skin can result in impaired vision due to the weight and physical blockage of vision. Dr. Kim will perform a detailed analysis of upper and lower eyelids to determine the optimal recommendation to correct both functional and cosmetic problems. By restoring both upper and lower eyelids, patients can enjoy a more alert, youthful, and restored appearance while still looking like themselves. Patients are consistently amazed at how much this one procedure can rejuvenate the entire face.

Brow Lift

A brow lift (forehead lift) can help reposition the heavy, sagging brow in both men and women.  Oftentimes a brow lift is combined in the right patient to fully rejuvenate the eye region. A brow lift today no longer means the overly surprised, frozen look that patients are fearful of ending up with. With small, indiscernible incisions hidden within the hairline, Dr. Kim repositions the brow, minimizing the appearance of heaviness so that the eyes are framed more beautifully.

Asian Cosmetic Surgery Procedures

Dr. Haena Kim’s intimate connection to her own Asian identity and years of professional experience with Asian facial features gives her the ability to make Asian rhinoplasty, Asian eyelid surgery, and Asian cheek and jawline surgery successfully meet the needs of her patients. As one of the leading Asian cosmetic surgery specialists in the San Francisco region, Dr. Kim deeply understands the specialized skill set needed to adjust, tune, and uniquely complement the natural beauty in Asian facial features. From consultation to procedure day to postoperative care, Dr. Kim makes the health, heritage, and well-being of her patients a priority.

How to Find Us

Our office is located in Walnut Creek, California. To find us, take I-80 E and CA-24 E to Ygnacio Valley Road in Walnut Creek. Take the I-680 N exit from CA-24 E. Follow Ygnacio Valley Road to La Casa Via.

Facial Plastic Surgery FAQ

Why is ethnic cosmetic surgery essential with my Asian heritage?

Some cosmetic surgeons take a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to performing cosmetic facial surgery. The practice of doing this is just as dangerous as it is narrow-minded. Not only should facial plastic surgery be adapted to the patient's ethnicity to ensure the correct surgical techniques are used, but alterations must be made so that cultural identity is upheld.

I had a nose job in the past, and I don’t like the results. Can my results be fixed?

Rhinoplasty is one of the most difficult procedures in plastic surgery. This is a surgery where success is measured in millimeters, and, even in the best of hands, how an individual heals is the last and most important component to a great result. For some patients the end result is inadequate or a post-operative injury may have altered their results. For patients seeking further finesse, Dr. Kim conducts a detailed pre-operative evaluation to provide the most accurate plan. During the consultation and pre-operative visits, Dr. Kim will review every detail of each patient’s surgery and anticipated post-operative course.

How much does facial plastic surgery cost in San Francisco?

Facial plastic surgery costs vary from patient to patient depending on their cosmetic goals and restorative needs. Anesthesia and style of the technique selected may also play a factor in the price as well as the number of procedures being performed during surgery. Dr. Haena Kim will provide a transparent dialogue about the cost of your facial plastic surgery during your consultation.