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In 2013, Angelina Jolie made headlines not for her latest Hollywood blockbuster but, rather, for a much more personal matter – her BRCA1 mutation and subsequent decision to undergo bilateral prophylactic mastectomies.

Do your eyelids sag, causing you to look tired even after your morning coffee? You’re not alone! Read on as Chicago plastic surgeon Dr. John Kim explains how blepharoplasty, commonly called “eyelid surgery,” could be right for you.

With over ten years of experience with Botox®, Chicago plastic surgeon Dr. John Kim is an expert in the use of this amazing cosmetic tool. Here he discusses various uses for Botox and its ever-increasing popularity in the United States.

Plastic surgery is a hot topic in the news this summer, gracing the June cover of TIME Magazine as well as appearing on Good Morning America. With over 15 million Americans undergoing some form of cosmetic procedure in 2014,

It’s summertime in Chicago and more important than ever to slather on the SPF! According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 90% of skin cancers are caused by sun exposure, so every precaution must be made when enjoying summertime celebrations.

According to statistics from The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, male cosmetic procedures have risen 43 percent over the last five years. It is becoming increasingly clear that aesthetic surgery is not the exclusive domain of women.

Over the past decade, Chicago reconstructive surgeon Dr. John Kim has helped countless women look and feel their best after breast cancer diagnosis and mastectomy. Here, he blogs about the importance of early conversation when considering breast reconstruction:

Although the time following breast cancer diagnosis may be understandably trying,

Whether you have breast implants from breast augmentation or breast cancer reconstruction surgery, it is possible that your implants may rupture. Dr. John Kim of Northwestern Plastic Surgery in downtown Chicago has extensive experience performing secondary breast surgery,

Even though the weather is dreary and the calendar is set to March, it is not too early to start dreaming about the warmer and sunnier summer months. In fact, if you want to confidently rock a bikini on vacation or at the pool this summer,

A surgical risk calculator is a tool that predicts a given person’s likelihood of having an unfavorable outcome, or complication, after surgery. Typically available via online interface on a website, risk calculators allow patients and health care providers alike to assess a person’s individualized risk going into surgery.