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 Hello, I’m Dr. Yongwoo Kim, board-certified plastic surgeon at Returning Plastic Surgery. In December of last year, I performed a facelift for my mother. For many surgeons who specialize in lifting procedures, performing a facelift for one’s parent is a deeply personal and meaningful milestone. But even so, it’s something many of us hesitate to do due to the emotional pressure of operating on family (often referred to as "VIP syndrome") and concerns about achieving perfection. Having already operated on several relatives — including my wife — I’ve realized that I personally don’t carry that burden. More importantly, my surgical skills and confidence in facelift procedures were at their peak, and I felt strongly that it was time to give back to my mother. Over the span of a month, I performed facelift surgery on both my mother and mother-in-law. Today, I’m sharing the 6-month journey and results of my mother’s procedure. Convincing My Mother In December 2023, I visited my mot...

Get It Done Right — Don’t Compromise on Your Lower Blepharoplasty! By Dr. Yongwoo Kim, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon at Returning Plastic Surgery Introduction Hello, I’m Dr. Yongwoo Kim, board-certified plastic surgeon. Lower eyelid surgery is a must-have procedure in anti-aging surgery — especially popular among men. Because of high demand, it’s offered by nearly every plastic surgery clinic, even at non-specialist offices. It may seem like a common and simple surgery, but true lower eyelid surgery requires a deep understanding of anatomy and orbital pressure dynamics . This is not a procedure to get just anywhere. Lower Eyelid Fat Repositioning vs. Traditional Lower Blepharoplasty People often confuse “fat repositioning” with lower eyelid surgery. While not strictly medical terms, the difference is this: Fat repositioning (commonly called “undereye correction”) is performed through the conjunctiva (internal incision), with no skin removal. ...

Hello, I’m Dr. Yongwoo Kim, plastic surgeon at Dr. Returning Plastic Surgery. In today’s post, we’ll dive deep into the topic of double chin surgery . While it can be a bit complex, this guide will give you a full understanding of double chin causes and the appropriate surgical solutions. What Causes a Double Chin? Double chins may be genetic, but in most cases, they become more pronounced with age. The treatment method depends on the cause, and simply removing fat with liposuction is not always effective. In fact, many patients come to me after failed liposuction procedures performed elsewhere. Since each surgeon’s diagnosis and approach can vary, it’s important to understand the underlying anatomical causes. This ensures the surgery is customized to your needs and yields a satisfying result. The Ideal Neckline [Image Source: Neligan vol. 2] Ideal youthful neckline Defined jawline 2. Cervicomental angle of 105° 3. Anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle...

By Dr. Yongwoo Kim, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Head Doctor at Returning Plastic Surgery Hello, I’m Dr. Yongwoo Kim, a board-certified plastic surgeon. In this post, I’ll be sharing details about fox eye surgery , also known as a lateral canthoplasty or cat eye lift . Many people with drooping outer eye corners are told that the results are short-lived or that the surgery isn’t even possible. It can be extremely difficult to find a clinic that does it properly. Let’s explore why the results of fox eye surgery often fail, why some clinics avoid it altogether, and how I’ve developed a method to overcome its limitations. The Anatomy Behind Fox Eye Surgery In the past, plastic surgery ideals were based on Western standards. East Asian eyes typically have a monolid with a thick epicanthal fold and a naturally upward slant (Mongolian slant or canthal tilt), which can make the eyes appear shorter and sharper. Difference in canthal tilt between East Asian and Western eyes For this reas...