An aging face presents with descending tissues, deepening folds, loss of volume in the cheeks and temples, and skin laxity along the jawline and neck.

Facial aging is multifactorial: bone resorption, fat compartment shifts, soft tissue descent, and skin quality changes all contribute. No single procedure addresses every layer.

Dr. Kim personally performs facelift surgery (including deep plane techniques when indicated) to reposition descended tissues, often combined with fat transfer for volume restoration. Adjunct device-based skin tightening through Dr. Kim's practice may complete the result.

Dr. Kim brings dual-continent training (Brown University, Seoul) and an artistic eye to every consultation. Schedule a personal consultation to discuss whether Facelift is right for you.

Loose facial skin presents as mild to moderate laxity along the cheeks, jawline, and neck. It is too early or too mild for surgical facelift but no longer responds to skincare alone.

Skin laxity develops with collagen and elastin loss over time. Patients in their 30s through 50s often seek non-surgical tightening before considering surgery.

Dr. Kim's practice offers Ultherapy, Thermage FLX, Sofwave, and Oligio X, each targeting different tissue depths with ultrasound or radiofrequency to stimulate collagen remodeling.

Dr. Kim brings dual-continent training (Brown University, Seoul) and an artistic eye to every consultation. Schedule a personal consultation to discuss whether Ultherapy is right for you.

The ideal Sofwave candidate has mild to moderate skin laxity on the face or neck and wants a non-surgical way to lift and tighten without incisions or downtime. It suits patients of many skin types who are not yet ready for surgery. During a consultation, Dr. Kim helps determine whether Sofwave or another treatment best matches your skin and goals.

Sofwave is a non-invasive skin-tightening treatment with essentially no downtime, allowing most patients to return to normal activities immediately. Mild redness or slight swelling may occur briefly but typically resolves within hours. This convenience makes Sofwave a popular lunchtime rejuvenation option at Dr. Kim's practice.

Many patients notice an initial tightening soon after a Sofwave session, with the most meaningful collagen-driven improvement appearing gradually over 6 to 12 weeks. Because results build as new collagen forms, the skin continues to look firmer and smoother in the months that follow. Dr. Kim's team monitors your progress to ensure you achieve your skin-tightening goals.

Sofwave uses Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam (SUPERB) technology to deliver controlled energy to the mid-dermis, stimulating new collagen and elastin while a built-in cooling system protects the skin's surface. Unlike some ultrasound devices, it is FDA-cleared for lifting the eyebrow, neck, and submental area and treating fine lines with minimal discomfort. At Dr. Kim's Los Angeles practice, Sofwave offers a non-invasive lift with little to no downtime.