Roy Kim, MD

04/14/2026

Is PRP worth it, or is it overhyped?
Here's the honest answer.

PRP comes from your own blood. We spin it down, pull the plasma, and use it during procedures — microneedling, facelifts, neck lifts.

The goal: better scars, faster healing.

Does it work? Yes. Is the data perfect? No — there aren't enough studies yet. But the mechanism is real and the results are consistent.

Your own tissue is your first line of regenerative medicine.

04/13/2026

APS Korea was fun as always!

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Korea is Korea’s largest aesthetic plastic surgery conference. I learned a lot, but 2 thoughts dominated my focus.

This year’s sessions zeroed in on refinements in deep plane facelift technique, specifically less dissection, not more. The conversation around necklifts got sharper too: what is the best rejuvenating necklift vs. what people are actually doing.

The hot debate? Post-facelift recovery treatments. Hyperbaric oxygen, red light therapy — surgeons want to know if any of it moves the needle on healing. I think a lot of it is either marketing or lack of great studies supporting some kind of post-surgery facelift and necklift treatments.

The real standout: ECM/ extracellular matrix. In Korea, they’re micronizing it, loading it into syringes, and injecting it for skin quality, facial volume, or both.

We have ECM products in the US, but not prepared this way. It’s a skin booster or filler or both- and Korean injectors leading the way.

Seoul never gets tiresome. Great catching up with old friends and making new ones. See you next year!

04/10/2026

Here's a question worth asking:
Does hyperbaric oxygen therapy after a deep plane facelift improve outcomes — or is the evidence weak?

I'll be presenting at APS Korea 2026, the largest aesthetic plastic surgery meeting in Korea, and this is one of the topics on the table.

See you there! 🇰🇷

04/10/2026

Looking forward to seeing you at 주식회사 APSKOREA , the largest aesthetic plastic surgery meeting in Korea. I’ll be talking about the latest advancements and trends in deep plane facelift, what is hyper versus reality, if HBO/ hyperbaric oxygen and light therapy enhance healing, and more. See you in Seoul! -

04/09/2026

04/02/2026

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is slow down and listen to your body. 🤍
"Your body knows how to heal. It's doing that work right now."

Watch my full 1-hour guided meditation on my YouTube channel!

Perfect for recovery, stress relief, or just giving yourself a moment of peace.
🔗 https://youtu.be/uL4748dtv68

03/31/2026

How to treat marionette lines WITHOUT surgery 👇

Most people don't realize these lines aren't just wrinkles — they're caused by excess fat, skin laxity, and overactive DAO muscles.

Here are 3 non-surgical options:
✅ Weight management to reduce fullness in the lower face
✅ Strategic filler (but not too much!)
✅ Botox to relax the muscles pulling everything down

Save this for later 🔖

03/23/2026

Just got back from the , one of the world’s premier meetings on aesthetics, breast, body, face, and rhinoplasty. Gave a talk on AI in plastic surgery, joined panels on social media and digital marketing, and came home with a full notebook.

Here are 5 things that stuck with me

AI is already changing how we create content, do research, and run our practices — and it’s accelerating fast

Fake before-and-afters are here and nobody in the room can tell the difference

OpenClaw and personal AI agents are months away from early adoption — your own AI workforce running on your own hardware

The preservation vs structural rhinoplasty debate is over — it’s about correct patient selection

Regenerative aesthetics was the biggest trend at the meeting — better skin from the inside out

The best part is always the people - met old friends, made new friends, and had some great hallway conversations.

If regenerative aesthetics is on your radar, this is exactly why we created KBAS — the K Beauty Aesthetic Summit. July 25, 2026 in Los Angeles. We’ll be talking about anything and everything that improves your skin quality. Link is in my bio.

03/20/2026

16+ years and still going strong 🙌

Nothing means more than a patient who's been with you through it all — from surgery to skincare and everything in between. Hearing that your skin, your confidence, and your results are still thriving? That's exactly why I do what I do.

Grateful for every referral, every visit, and every moment of trust. ✨

03/19/2026

Would you inject something labeled "not for human consumption" into your body?

Thousands of people do it every day with peptides.The promise: muscle growth, fat loss, anti-aging, faster recovery.

The reality: contaminated with arsenic & lead, zero human safety data, and your doctor's malpractice insurance won't cover it.

I broke down everything you need to know about the peptide craze on my Substack

👆Link in bio.

03/18/2026

I’ve been using AI in my plastic surgery practice for over 2 years now -not the hype, but the practical stuff that’s actually changing how I work.

Tomorrow at the Dallas Rhinoplasty & Cosmetic Meeting, I’m talking about how AI can help you run a smarter practice, from

streamlining your workflow
creating better content
doing research (to replace your fellow) - I mean, to enhance the efficiency of your fellow
setting up your own personal AI assistant that runs right in your office

I’ll cover what’s working now, what’s coming next, and be on some fun panels on the latest in neurotoxins, fillers, social media, and digital marketing.

But the best part of these meetings is always the people! Looking forward to seeing old friends, making new ones, and learning as much as I can.

See you in Big D!

03/18/2026

Beautiful results with 400cc breast augmentation, creating natural-looking volume and enhanced confidence.

My beautiful patient wanted a balanced, proportionate look that complemented her frame perfectly.

I specialize in customized breast augmentation techniques that prioritize natural aesthetics and long-term satisfaction. Every consultation includes detailed measurements and 3D imaging to help you visualize your results before surgery.

📍 San Francisco | Beverly Hills
📞 Book your consultation today - link in bio