Roy Kim, MD

Roy Kim, MD Dr. Roy Kim is a board certified Plastic Surgeon in San Francisco and Los Angeles focusing on breast

This is why I do what I do.When patients come in nervous about breast augmentation, I make sure every question gets answ...
03/07/2026

This is why I do what I do.

When patients come in nervous about breast augmentation, I make sure every question gets answered, no matter how many. This recent patient had reservations, and we took the time to discuss everything she could expect. No rushing, no hesitation.

The result? She's thrilled with her augmentation, and that's what matters most.

If you're considering breast augmentation, you deserve a surgeon who listens and keeps you informed every step of the way.

đź“Ť San Francisco & Beverly Hills
Let's talk about your goals.








Five stars! And yes, I’m the main driver — but good outcomes don’t happen in a vacuum.Facelift and necklift patients lik...
03/06/2026

Five stars! And yes, I’m the main driver — but good outcomes don’t happen in a vacuum.

Facelift and necklift patients like this one remind me that the full team matters. OR staff, front office, patient coordinator. Even your family and friends at home who are actually following post-op instructions with you.

All of it adds up. A low-stress recovery environment, someone who answers your calls, people who show up — these things genuinely affect how you heal.

Grateful to my wonderful patient who appreciates the team effort!





03/06/2026

Why we don't fat graft lips as much as we use filler

The anatomy is really interesting here...
Fat doesn't naturally live in your lips. So it's harder to keep it alive there. Filler just works better.

Ready for fuller lips? Book your consultation NOW.
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03/05/2026

Tech neck is real. And yes, your phone is making it worse. 📱

Those horizontal lines in your neck aren't just about age—they're about habit. Every time you crane your neck to look down at your phone, you're creating creases that eventually become permanent.

But here's the good news: You have options.

Stop blaming age. Start looking at your actual habits.

Your filler isn’t the problem - Your skin texture is.You can have perfect cheekbone projection, a defined jawline, shall...
03/05/2026

Your filler isn’t the problem - Your skin texture is.

You can have perfect cheekbone projection, a defined jawline, shallow nasolabial folds, yet still look “done.” The tell isn’t volume anymore. It’s pore size, skin bounce, and whether your complexion has any internal glow.

We mastered volume in the 2010s. K Beauty figured out years ago that skin texture is what separates natural-looking from obviously enhanced- and over filled. The difference? They treat skin quality as medicine. Most US practices still treat it as an afterthought.

The mindshift isn’t complicated — it’s quarterly regenerative care, PDRN protocols, skin Botox for pore control, and honestly, nutrition. But it requires patience and a provider who’s actually trained for it.

Swipe to see the full breakdown.

Save this if you’re rethinking your approach to skin — and the full article is on Substack if you want to go deeper. Link in bio.





03/04/2026

This is why we don’t fat graft lips the same way we fill them.

Fat grafting works beautifully in the face — cheeks, temples, under-eyes — but the lips are a different story. Two reasons I tend to use filler instead:

First, precision. Defining the vermillion border with fat is genuinely difficult. Lip filler gives me the control to work along that border cleanly.

Second, anatomy. Lips are not a fat-rich area. Even in patients carrying extra weight, there’s very little to no natural fat in the lips. Fat cells need good vascularity to survive — and if the tissue doesn’t naturally support fat, a lot of what you graft won’t take.

This doesn’t mean fat grafting is wrong or inferior. Fat grafting to the lips helps augment volume and feels very natural. However, it does mean every technique has the right context.

For lips, filler wins on both precision and biology.

What questions do you have about lip augmentation options?





Everyone wants deep plane. But here's what I've learned in 25 years:The best facelift isn't the most advanced one. It's ...
03/04/2026

Everyone wants deep plane. But here's what I've learned in 25 years:
The best facelift isn't the most advanced one. It's the one that matches YOUR anatomy.

Deep plane vs. SMAS—detailed breakdown on my Substack. Stop following trends. Start making informed decisions.

Check it out on my Substack: https://drroykim.substack.com/p/the-deep-plane-craze-do-you-actually-need-it

03/03/2026

Fuller lips. Bigger confidence. 💋✨

This is what I'm talking about when I say lip fillers done RIGHT. No overfilled, duck-lip look here—just beautifully enhanced lips that look NATURAL and complement this patient's unique facial structure.

Here's what most people don't understand: lip filler isn't about making lips huge. It's about proportionality, symmetry, and enhancing what's already beautiful about you. It's an art form, not a volume competition.

Want lips that actually look natural? That actually feel like YOU?
Schedule your FREE lip filler consultation with us today.

đź“ž DM us or link in bio to book your consultation













Can you see the incisions?My beautiful patient looked tired, even though she was actually not tired. Her upper and lower...
03/02/2026

Can you see the incisions?

My beautiful patient looked tired, even though she was actually not tired. Her upper and lower lids looked heavy, and it was changing the way people read her face.

Quadrilateral blepharoplasty addressed all four lids in one procedure. The result? She looks like herself — just awake, more alert and refreshed, with the heaviness gone.

But even if you zoom in, you can not see the incisions in the upper eyelids- in the supratarsal crease- and in the lower eyelid margin. This is an extreme close-up, with no makeup or filters.

When patients ask me “will people be able to tell I had surgery?” - this is my answer. The goal isn’t to look “done.” I want you to look like you got the best sleep of your life, permanently.

If your eyes don’t match your energy, let’s talk! Link in my bio to book a consultation.





Most of what’s in a $100K wellness room is just expensive furniture.I keep seeing this with patients. They’ll describe e...
02/26/2026

Most of what’s in a $100K wellness room is just expensive furniture.

I keep seeing this with patients. They’ll describe elaborate home setups — hyperbaric chambers, $15K massage chairs, infrared saunas — but when I ask about consistent strength training or a real sauna routine, the conversation goes quiet.

So I built out two longevity room layouts based on what the research actually supports. One costs $3-6K. The other runs $60-120K. They cover the same core interventions. The expensive version is more comfortable. It’s not 20x more effective.

What earns its spot:
resistance training cuts all-cause mortality 20-30%. V
O2 max is the best predictor of lifespan you can measure — trainable on a $400 used bike. Finnish sauna data ties 4-7 weekly sessions to 40-50% lower cardiovascular mortality.

What doesn’t:
massage chairs (zero longevity data),
hyperbaric chambers for healthy people (insufficient evidence),
infrared over traditional saunas (the Finnish studies used dry heat at 170-195°F).

The best longevity room is the one you actually show up to. Everything else is furniture.

Full breakdown with both room layouts and the Norwegian 4x4 cardio protocol — link in bio.

What’s in your home setup that you actually use vs. what’s collecting dust?





Microsoft’s AI chief says most white-collar work will be fully automated in 12-18 months.He’s right about the direction,...
02/20/2026

Microsoft’s AI chief says most white-collar work will be fully automated in 12-18 months.

He’s right about the direction, but I think wrong about the timeline.

The biggest obstacle between AI and your job isn’t a technical problem. It’s lawyers, licensing boards, and malpractice carriers — and those don’t move at Silicon Valley speed.

A plastic surgeon’s board certification, DEA number, and malpractice coverage don’t get disrupted by a product launch. AI can assist my workflow, but sadly, can’t reduce or take away my liability. That distinction is everything.

Your licensure is your moat. Not forever- but long enough to matter.

Full breakdown on Substack: https://drroykim.substack.com/p/the-moat-ai-cant-cross-yet





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