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Dr. Michael Kim - Facial Plastic Surgery

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Dr. Michael Kim - Facial Plastic Surgery

Choosing the right plastic surgeon for your facial aesthetic procedures is of great importance. Dr. Dr. Michael Kim is a proud native of the Pacific Northwest.

He grew up in Bellevue, Washington and earned his Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology from Princeton University. He completed his medical education at the University of Washington and subsequently moved to Baltimore, Maryland where he did his internship in Surgery and residency in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at Johns Hopkins University. Further subspecialty training in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, and Oculoplastic Surgery was completed at OHSU. Dr. Kim then joined the faculty of Mayo Clinic Arizona's department of Otolaryngology. After two years of practice in the desert, Dr. Kim returned to the Northwest where he joined the Division of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at OHSU in 2011. In April of 2019, Dr. Kim founded drmichaelkim Facial Plastic Surgery in Northwest Portland in order to craft the best patient experience the Northwest has to offer. Dr. Kim's practice is highly specialized, focusing exclusively on plastic surgery of the face, head and neck. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. His areas of expertise include nasal surgery (aesthetic and functional septoplasty/rhinoplasty), facial rejuvenation (facelift, necklift, browlift), oculoplastic surgery (blepharoplasty, ptosis repairs), laser facial skin resurfacing, facial reconstruction following skin cancer surgery (Mohs reconstruction), scar revision, otoplasty (ear pinning), earlobe repair, benign and malignant skin lesion removal, and minimally invasive aesthetic procedures such as injectable fillers, and Botox/Dysport. He is also excited to announce that he will be offering the InMode Facetite, Accutite, and Morpheus8 procedures. In his free time, Dr. Kim enjoys spending time with his family, golf, attending sporting events, and eating out. "I believe that one of my greatest strengths as a physician is my ability to communicate with patients and include them as active participants in their treatment planning and postoperative care. Patients can trust that my focused expertise in all aspects of Facial Plastic Surgery will enable us to achieve the best possible results together."

12/23/2025

This beautiful out-of-state patient in her 40’s came to see me for a facial rejuvenation consult. She was interested in addressing her brows, upper and lower lids, and face and neck.

We took her to the operating room a little over a month ago for a comprehensive deep plane face and and necklift (brow, face, neck) with upper lid and lower lid blepharoplasty and added a little touch of fat transfer. She is pictured here 5 weeks after her surgery. She is a little shy so you’ll only get to see her lower face and neck but I figured you’d want to see it. Prove me right!

Let me know if you have any questions below. Otherwise, in order to schedule a consultation, call us at 503-575-1910 or submit an inquiry at drmichaelkim.com.

12/19/2025

Another look at the patient in our previous post, this time from the base view, to illustrate an important point.

You will often hear surgeons describe closed or endonasal rhinoplasty as a way to avoid the transcolumellar incision, sometimes even calling it scarless rhinoplasty. Framing it this way can unintentionally create fear around scarring for patients considering surgery.

The reality is that when the incision is designed, handled, and closed meticulously, it heals in a way that can be difficult for even me to see, and I am the one who put it there.

Just as important, the open rhinoplasty approach provides superior visualization. It allows for precise, controlled shaping of the nose from top to bottom in ways that a closed approach cannot. In many cases, endonasal techniques can actually be more destabilizing, as they limit the ability to place and secure structural support with the same level of control.

During my training, I once visited a very well known endonasal surgeon who often lectured about being able to do anything through a closed approach. When I asked how he handled more complex or revision cases, he told me he referred those out because he did not want to take on the longer, more technically demanding reconstructions. So in a sense, he was right. He could do anything he wanted to do.

The takeaway is this. Patients should not fear the scar when surgery is performed by an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon. Poor scars do exist, but they are rarely seen in practices that perform this operation regularly and with precision.
In my patients, the typical healing course includes mild residual hyperpigmentation at about one month. Makeup or concealer can be used as early as two weeks, though most patients do not bother because the area sits in a natural shadow. By the four month visit, the scar has usually faded to the patient’s natural skin tone and is essentially a non issue.
Let me know if you have any questions below! . . . . .

12/15/2025

This beautiful teenage patient came to see me with her mom last summer for a consultation. She was looking to have a smaller shape with a slight curve to the bridge. Overall she wanted it to just match her facial features. We made a date and did the operation in July during her summer break.
Rhinoplasty for students in their teens and 20’s is popular during that time because they can take their time recovering before going back to school. That means I get to see a lot of them during this holiday season as their winter breaks neatly coincide with their 4 month postops.
So here she is and she is loving it. It was so nice to work with her and her family. I love that we can help make a change in 3 hours that will last a lifetime.
Let me know if you have any questions in the comment section below.

12/11/2025

Introducing… the Julias! ✨
We’re excited to officially welcome two incredible new team members. 👯
Julia Phillips, our new Surgery Center Charge Nurse, joins us from Canada 🇨🇦 with a strong background in women’s health and surgical nursing. She’s active, warm, positive—and yes, a karaoke star. Her previous team called her “the hardest working nurse they’ve ever worked with,” and we’re already seeing why. She’s engaged to Justin, a Nike shoe designer… so hide those Hokas next time you visit. 👟
Julia Stenberg is our new Patient Care Manager. After a decade in the aesthetic world—from Licensed Advanced Esthetician to Practice Manager with our friend at —she brings a rare blend of provider + leadership experience. She’s an LO local, a restaurant lover, TV binger, and dog mom to Lady May (coming soon to the MK dogs video!). 🐕
They’ve both fit in seamlessly, and we couldn’t be happier.
Please help us welcome Julia and Julia! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

12/08/2025

This beautiful local patient in her 50s initially came to see me for a facial rejuvenation consultation back in 2022. We proposed a surgical plan, but with life and work, the timing just wasn’t right. Fast forward to late 2024, and she was finally ready.
We took her to the operating room and performed a comprehensive set of procedures that added up to this incredible result: a lip lift, brow lift, lower lid blepharoplasty with fat transfer, and our signature deep plane face and necklift with full-face laser resurfacing. She is pictured here 9 months post-op and looking absolutely radiant.
Industry consultants often tout “same-day conversion” rates of 80% or greater as a metric for success. To be honest, I don’t even track ours. I know that if we provide patients with the information, education, and space they need, they return when the timing is right for them. We don’t believe in being pushy; these decisions should never be taken lightly or hastily. We play the long game, which has served us—and more importantly, our patients—very well.
That being said, if I saw you in 2019 during my first year of private practice, consider this your sign to call us at 503-575-1910 and get back on the schedule! 😂
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11/21/2025

This beautiful local patient in her 30s came to see me with concerns about her profile. She had recently installed dual mirrors at home, saw her profile clearly for the first time, and realized it wasn’t how she wanted to look. She was hoping for a more stylized nose with a touch more rotation and slope, along with a more defined tip.
We also talked about some early heaviness in her brows and upper lids and decided to address those areas during the same operation.
These are her before photos and her results at 4 months after rhinoplasty, a temporal browlift, and upper eyelid blepharoplasty. We are both thrilled with her outcome. She was an absolute joy to take care of and is truly as kind and lovely as she appears. 🥰
Let me know if you have any questions below.👇
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11/07/2025

This beautiful patient in her 20s saw one of our IG posts and said, “I want that.” She first learned about us through her friend and our colleague .aesthetics
During her consultation, she shared that even at her optimal weight, the area under her chin never had a distinct angle. She also noticed that in family photos, many relatives had the same neck shape—so she knew where hers was headed if she didn’t intervene. She was excited to finally address her biggest insecurity.
We took her to the operating room, where we placed a chin implant for added projection and performed an extended deep necklift. The latter involves a small incision under the chin (the same incision used to place the implant) and additional incisions around the earlobe and behind the ear. This is an excellent option for younger patients who don’t have facial laxity but do have a congenitally full or undefined neck and submental area.
She is pictured here just two months after surgery—and she’s loving her new shape. . If you’re interested in a consultation, call us at 503-575-1910 or send an inquiry through our website at drmichaelkim.com. Thanks! . . . 

11/02/2025

My artist daughter made a birthday card for me today. She even got my crooked smile in the portrait. And I love the message. The dad jokes are getting through! 💞 🎂

10/31/2025

People have told me that they want to see more men on this page. I do too, but the men seems to be a little more shy when it comes to sharing their photos. Luckily, this handsome dude is okay with sharing.
He is 6 weeks out from his rhinoplasty and loves his result. It is natural and refined, and still a shape befitting of a gentleman. 👃💪🏻✨
Side note: he found me thorugh ChatGPT, so thanks to my AI friends for sending him my way! 🤖

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2525 NW Lovejoy Street, #402
Portland, OR
97210

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+15035751910

Website

http://www.drmichaelkim.com/

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