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Dr. Leslie Kim - Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 915 Olentangy River Road, Ste 5000, Columbus, OH (2025)

As a facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Leslie Kim specializes exclusively in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face and neck. Aesthetic facial surgeries include rhinoplasty, facelift, necklift, browlift, eyelid surgery, and otoplasty. Reconstructive facial surgeries include surgery for nasal obstruction, reanimation after facial paralysis, facial trauma repair, scar revision, and skin cancer r

econstruction. We also provide patients with nonsurgical treatments such as skin treatments, botulinum toxin injections, and dermal fillers. Our face is how we present ourselves to the world, and we feel fortunate to be able to help patients put their best face forward.

09/05/2024

Ultrasonic rhinoplasty

The traditional method of reducing a dorsal hump involves using surgical chisels, hammers, and rasps, to make the excess bone in the nose smaller.

Alternatively, in ultrasonic rhinoplasty, a device is used that emits high-frequency sound waves to modify the nasal bones.

Since switching over to this advanced technique several years ago, I have noticed tremendous benefits for my patients:

✨High precision: nasal bones can be more precisely contoured and manipulated (don’t need to “break the bones”) down to the milimeter

✨ Less trauma, which results in much less pain and bruising after surgery- in fact, the great majority of my patients have minimal to no signs of bruising by 1 week post-op!

✨Quicker recovery

The only downsides are costs (more expensive due to technology and disposables) and while there might be significantly less bruising immediately post-op, there is a bit more swelling on the sides of the nose temporarily as more skin does need to be lifted for ultrasonic techniques.

Let me know if you have any questions below!

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📸: Thankful for this stunning patient from NY for allowing me to share her cosmetic rhinoplasty photos. Her goals were to have a smaller, more feminine nose. This my actual patient. Release consent was obtained. Please do not use or distribute images herein without written permission.

👩🏻‍⚕️ Chief of facial plastic surgery
📞 Patient care coordinator: (614) 366-3016
📍 Columbus, OH

#614

03/19/2024

How Long Does a Facelift / Necklift Last?

This is a very common question I get asked during consultations and the answer is: it depends!

One of the biggest factors that determines longevity is the condition of the facial and neck skin — results will last longer if the skin has more collagen and elasticity at the time of the surgery.

The analogy I provide is: if you stretch out a tight rubber band, it will likely stay nice and tight for awhile. On the other hand, if you stretch out a loose rubber band to the same degree, it won’t be as tight (and will loosen more quickly) due to its lesser elasticity.

So what determines the quality of the facial and neck skin? Age, genetics, and degree of sun damage are three big factors.

This is why patients in their mid-to-late 40s tend to have the best outcomes that last the longest (10-15 years potentially). At this age, there tends to be a nice balance between enough visible signs of aging (such as jowls and sagging jawline/neckline) yet good enough skin quality and elasticity to lead to long-lasting outcomes- you’ll enjoy your results for a longer period of time!

With that being said, those in their 60s and 70s who are in good health can still experience beautiful outcomes from facial rejuvenation surgery. While the results may not last as long and older patients may be more likely to desire “tuck-up” procedures, significant improvements can still be made.

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📷: This patient in her mid-50s is seen 1+ year after undergoing a deep plane and . She had been seeing me for injectables for years and made the decision to finally proceed after a virtual consult, so we had to squeeze in some before photos in pre-op! Hence, they’re non-standardized but too good not to share these natural and clean results ❤️

This is my actual patient. Release consent was obtained. Please do not use or distribute images herein without written permission.

👩🏻‍⚕️ Chief of facial plastic surgery
📞 Patient care coordinator: (614) 366-3016
📍 Columbus, OH

09/13/2023

A question that I often get asked is:
👀 Will insurance cover my brow lift or upper eyelid lift (blepharoplasty)?

It depends! All insurances are different but here are some of the most common criteria:

1️⃣ Droopy eyebrows/eyelids must cause a visual impairment i.e., trouble with reading or driving

2️⃣ Photographs must demonstrate that excess eyelid skin rests on the eyelashes or hangs over the edge of the upper eyelid

3️⃣ Visual field testing must be completed with the upper lids at rest and elevated by taping, objectively demonstrating the loss of upper/peripheral vision as well as the potential correction by surgery

Hope that helps!
Unfortunately, undereye bags are never covered. 🙃

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📷: This patient is seen before and 4 months after undergoing functional brow lift and upper blepharoplasty, which was covered by insurance. You can see how she definitely met the criteria before surgery — and how much surgery opened up her eyes!

This is my actual patient. Release consent was obtained. Please do not use or distribute images herein without written permission.

👩🏻‍⚕️ Chief of facial plastic surgery
📞 Patient care coordinator: (614) 366-3016
📍 Columbus, OH

#614

06/21/2023

People are often surprised to find out that the optimal age for a facelift is younger than they think!

While there isn’t a single magic number (depends a LOT on individualized genetics, lifestyle, and anatomy), those in their mid-to-late 40s tend to heal quickly and see the best results.

At this age, there tends to be a nice balance between enough visible signs of aging (such as jowls and sagging jawline/neckline) yet good enough skin quality and elasticity to lead to long-lasting outcomes- you’ll enjoy your results for a longer period of time!

With that being said, those in their 60s and 70s who are in good health can still experience beautiful outcomes from facial rejuvenation surgery. While the results may not last as long and older patients may be more likely to desire “tuck-up” procedures, significant improvements can still be made.

An answer to another question I get often: there isn’t necessarily a limit to how many lifts one can have in their lifetime; just depends!

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📷: This patient in her early 70s is seen 6 months after undergoing a secondary facelift/necklift. Her first one was performed 11 years ago by another surgeon!

This is my actual patient. Release consent was obtained. Please do not use or distribute images herein without written permission.

👩🏻‍⚕️ Chief of facial plastic surgery
📞 Patient care coordinator: (614) 366-3016
📍 Columbus, OH

#614

05/04/2023

Happy “hump” day!

The most common reason why patients seek rhinoplasty (changes to the appearance of the nose) is to reduce a dorsal hump.

Although it takes ~12-18 months to heal after a rhinoplasty, you can typically start to enjoy an immediate improvement in the overall shape of the nose.

A lot of the healing occurs in the first 6-8 weeks (though a bit of a rollercoaster with ups and downs in swelling during that time! Things that help: limiting salt, alcohol, exercise, and taking anti-histamines).

The nose then heals from the top down, which means that the tip is the last to heal and refine. Fun fact: it can take close to a year to be able to really wiggle your nose again! 〰️

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📷: This beautiful patient of mine is seen 3.5mos septorhinoplasty. She already looks amazing and is so pleased but her nose will continue to refine (especially in the tip and supratip) over the course of the following year.

This is my actual patient. Release consent was obtained. Please do not use or distribute images herein without written permission.

👩🏻‍⚕️ Chief of facial plastic surgery
📞 Patient care coordinator: (614) 366-3016
📍 Columbus, OH
#614

Address

915 Olentangy River Road, Ste 5000
Columbus, OH
43212

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 5pm
Tuesday	7am - 5pm
Wednesday	7am - 5pm
Thursday	7am - 5pm
Friday	7am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

+16143663016

Website

https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/drkim

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