Dr. John Kim's Blog - Plastic Surgery News https://www.drkimsurgery.com/chicago-plastic-surgery-blog/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:27:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.drkimsurgery.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/title-logo.png Dr. John Kim's Blog - Plastic Surgery News https://www.drkimsurgery.com/chicago-plastic-surgery-blog/ 32 32 Is Renuva the Next Frontier in Plastic Surgery? https://www.drkimsurgery.com/chicago-plastic-surgery-blog/is-renuva-the-next-frontier-in-plastic-surgery/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 16:11:39 +0000 https://www.drkimsurgery.com/?p=5989 Introduction
In an ever-changing landscape of new ideas and innovations, cosmetic enhancements continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. One new breakthrough in Plastic Surgery is Renuva. This cutting-edge technology offers a natural,

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]]> Navigating Prevention & Treatment of Capsular Contracture https://www.drkimsurgery.com/chicago-plastic-surgery-blog/navigating-prevention-treatment-of-capsular-contracture/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 22:06:23 +0000 https://www.drkimsurgery.com/?p=5985 Introduction
Breast implant surgery done by even the most skilled plastic surgeons can result in a phenomenon called capsular contracture. The body’s natural response to foreign material, such as a breast implant,

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]]> Empowering Your Journey: The Role of Plastic Surgery in Breast Cancer Reconstruction https://www.drkimsurgery.com/chicago-plastic-surgery-blog/empowering-your-journey-the-role-of-plastic-surgery-in-breast-cancer-reconstruction/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:58:48 +0000 https://www.drkimsurgery.com/?p=5971 Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers developed amongst the female population each year. The average risk of a woman developing breast cancer in the US at some point in her life is about a 1 in 8 chance.

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]]> Rediscovering Harmony: Plastic Surgery Options for Rectus Diastasis https://www.drkimsurgery.com/chicago-plastic-surgery-blog/rediscovering-harmony-plastic-surgery-options-for-rectus-diastasis/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:29:15 +0000 https://www.drkimsurgery.com/?p=5966 Introduction:
Whether you have previously had a toned abdomen or admire one: you know how difficult it is to achieve. For some, a challenge lies in the path toward that chiseled look and it is a condition called rectus diastasis.

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]]> Sculpting Confidence: The Artistry of Liposuction https://www.drkimsurgery.com/chicago-plastic-surgery-blog/sculpting-confidence-the-artistry-of-liposuction/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:51:06 +0000 https://www.drkimsurgery.com/?p=5927 The Art of Liposuction:
There are numerous ways to achieve a contoured body, liposuction being one of them. Liposuction is consistently one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed due to its ability to sculpt the body.

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]]> Fat Grafting: What Is it? How Is It Used? https://www.drkimsurgery.com/chicago-plastic-surgery-blog/fat-grafting-what-is-it-how-is-it-used/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:56:41 +0000 https://www.drkimsurgery.com/?p=5774 Overview of Fat Grafting:
In general fat grafting, also known as fat transfer, is a surgical procedure where a person’s own fat is harvested from one area of the body via liposuction and transferred to another area of the body.

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]]> When to Get Your Breast Implants Replaced https://www.drkimsurgery.com/chicago-plastic-surgery-blog/when-to-get-your-breast-implants-replaced/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 19:47:09 +0000 https://www.drkimsurgery.com/?p=5771 Breast implants do not have an expiration date once implanted in the body, but they also won’t last a lifetime. Replacing your breast implants will depend on individual factors such as health,

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]]> Age Defying Innovations Trends in Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures https://www.drkimsurgery.com/chicago-plastic-surgery-blog/age-defying-innovations-trends-in-non-surgical-cosmetic-procedures/ Fri, 02 Feb 2024 19:36:28 +0000 https://www.drkimsurgery.com/?p=5767 In the aesthetic world, there is a quest for ageless beauty that has evolved beyond surgical intervention. Non-surgical cosmetic procedures have become popular anti-aging options for individuals looking for an alternative to going under the knife.

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]]> Questions to Ask Before Your Breast Augmentation https://www.drkimsurgery.com/chicago-plastic-surgery-blog/questions-to-ask-before-your-breast-augmentation/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 21:25:52 +0000 https://www.drkimsurgery.com/?p=5759 Breast Augmentation is consistently among the most popular cosmetic procedures according to the American Society Of Plastic Surgeons. With numerous influential women in the spotlight such as Kylie Jenner and Alix Earle admitting to getting breast augmentation as well,

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]]> What to Do Before, During, and After Your Tummy Tuck https://www.drkimsurgery.com/chicago-plastic-surgery-blog/what-to-do-before-during-and-after-your-tummy-tuck/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:00:35 +0000 https://www.drkimsurgery.com/?p=5748 Before:
What is a Tummy Tuck?
A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure performed to remove and or tighten loose skin in the abdominal region. In conjunction with this procedure,

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