Kim, Kenneth, Author at Dr. Kenneth Kim

Dr. Kim: Leading Korean Plastic Surgeon in Los Angeles

Dr. Kenneth Kim is an internationally renowned, highly sought-after, and innovative plastic surgeon specializing in Asian cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Through his accomplished education and career, Dr. Kim has taught advanced plastic surgery techniques, authored groundbreaking research publications in prestigious peer-reviewed journals, and – most importantly – improved the lives of patients who put their trust in his … Read More

Various Types of Double Eyelid Surgery

Did you know that there are various types of double eyelid surgery? There are minimally invasive double eyelid surgery to more invasive double eyelid surgery that is offered at Dream Medical Group in Los Angeles. The surgery is for both men and women and all of these various types of double eyelid surgery are safe … Read More

All You Need To Know About Asian Eyelid Surgery

Many people are curious about the term “Asian eyelid surgery.” Asian eyelid surgery is any surgery that is applied to the Asian eyelid. Asians have unique characteristics, one of the most important features are their eyelids. Asian eyelid anatomy is truly unique in many ways. Asian eyelids often lack the supratarsal fold. This is the fold … Read More

Double Eyelid Surgery FAQ

WHY DO I HAVE SLEEPY OR DROOPY EYES AFTER DOUBLE EYELID SURGERY? In some cases, a patient can develop sleepy or droopy eyes after Asian blepharoplasty or double fold eyelid surgery. The cause of this drooping is a condition called ptosis. Eyelid ptosis means that the patient’s eyelid elevating muscle (known as the levator muscle) was naturally weak. Unfortunately, … Read More

How Does an Asian Nose Job Work?

An Asian nose job is unique from other rhinoplasty procedures. This procedure focuses on augmenting the bridge, nasal canal and tip of the nose to compliment the rest of the face. Asian rhinoplasty can improve the quality of life for those who have a deviated septum – correcting functional issues to enhance their breathing. Asian rhinoplasty works for those … Read More

How To Correct Eyelid Ptosis and Blepharoptosis

There are two main methods to correct eyelid ptosis. One is by making an incision in the eyelid during the double fold eyelid surgery. The other method involves flipping the eyelid and correcting the weak eyelid muscle known as the levator muscle or the Muller’s muscle from inside the eyelid. Eyelid ptosis correction can be performed during the conversion of … Read More

Can Asian Eyelid Surgery Make My Eyes Look Bigger?

The most effective was to enhance eye shape and to have bigger eyes is surgery. There are two primary ways to make Asian people have bigger eyes. The first is by creating a double fold eyelid. This will work if the patient has a monolid. By changing a monolid to a one with a fold, … Read More

What Is Unique About Male Double Eyelid Surgery?

Do Asian males require a different approach when it comes to Asian eyelid surgery or double eyelid surgery? Should the double eyelid fold or double eyelid crease be set at a different height? Should the shape or the design of the double eyelid fold be different? The answer is Yes. There are a few things that are unique about double eyelid surgery for … Read More

What Causes Double Eyelid Asymmetry and How Do You Correct It?

One of the causes of double eyelid asymmetry is the levator muscle. This is an eyelid muscle that helps to elevate the eyelid. One of the reasons why you may have a double eyelid on one eye could be the levator muscle. When the levator muscle becomes weak, it can cause your eyes to appear asymmetrical. When … Read More

What Kind of Eyelids Do Koreans Have?

Do you wonder what kind of eyelids do Koreans have? Many people believe that all Koreans have double eyelids, but the majority have monolids. Due to the K-Pop phenomenon and the large popularity of Korean dramas and Korean media appearances, the primary Koreans seen by the world have a certain type of eyelid – leading people to … Read More