Steve Kim, MD, PhD.

Hello,
I just wanted to share my experience, as I am very grateful for Dr. Kim’s help in performing my breast augmentation. His entire team is top notch, and their customer service is nothing short of the best. He has excellent bedside manner, while his staff made me feel completely comfortable. Getting any type of surgery can be scary for anyone, but this level of service put me at ease.
In regards to my augmentation, I could not be happier. I get lots of compliments and ever since, I will admit that my self confidence has boosted. I love that he gave me a natural look, and the incisions were so spot on that they blended, and left me with no scarring. People compliment me all the time, and always have to ask whether my breasts are real or fake. I tell them, they are done by a top notch Beverly Hills surgeon. I honestly couldn’t be any happier.
He will tell you what looks best, and he doesn’t sugar coat. He was actually referred to me by a friend, in which her friends had all went to him for augmentations as well. He is also double certified and makes sure to stay consistent with the latest procedures by continuing his trainings. He knows what looks best, and I trust him with my life! Literally, lol.
Best of luck with your surgery!

I love him so much. I got a breast augmentation from him. Love the results. I recommended two friends and they also love their results. He’s great and very professional. You can tell he’s passionate about what he does. He’s not going to make you do more. He actually encourages a more natural look and is extremely honest. Both of my friends have recommended him to their friends as well. He’s the real deal. Btw, most of the staff only speaks Korean so it comes off as rude over the phone but Yolanda is great. They are all nice; I think it’s a the language barrier issue.

Was referred to Dr. Steve Kim by a friend of mine who had seen him for a breast argumentation by him and they looked amazing. Met with many doctors and when I met with Steve I knew he was a doctor for me. I also met with Yolanda who also made me feel very comfortable. Great staff and doctors. Wasn’t sure what size I really wanted and we agreed on a perfect size for me. Had my surgery this past July and the surgery went great. I was out for 10 days, the first few days were rough but after that I was good to go. They offer check ups post surgery. I was worried that they were not going to look natural but I went with saline and I did the massages that were instructed and my breast feel very natural and they look amazing!

I should say thank you to
.what he did for me make me feel more confident. and I also introduce a few chinese friends here, they all agree with me. he is an amazing korean doctor. i think he is handsome also on my own opinion. .a better look is a better life. thank you doctor kim. give me more dicount pls!

NEVER on time. EVERY single time.
Receptionist is pretty rude on the phone as well.
The Dr’s nice but it’s unfortunate how his place is never time efficient.

Love Dr. Kim!!! Great bedside manners and very kind! Great at giving fillers and injections! All my girlfriends got their nose jobs from him and they look great!

I’m pleased with my results and would recommend Steve to those who are interested in a nip and tuck. However, I’ve noticed an increasing volume of patients in his office so there are times when you can definitely feel the «rush». Don’t expect to be coddled and checked up on post-​op. I give him credit for being a very skilled and board-​certified plastic surgeon, not a therapist. I’ve had my breasts done by him more than two years ago and they still look and feel amazing. I also get fillers from him from time to time. Another thing that I do value is his professional integrity. He was very honest on what he thought of my nose and discouraged me from getting a rhinoplasty that I’ve been contemplating on for some time. Most PS’s would encourage additional cosmetic procedures because they’re financially incentivized.

Very Honest Man. Incredible Plastic Surgeon.

I got my breast augmentation trough dr Steve Kim about 4 years ago. I am the type of person who does Extensive research before trying anything let alone something as serious as a breast implants. I went to many consultations probably about 10 different surgeons before deciding on Dr kim here are the reasons why.
1. Dr Kim is board certified many dr out there are not.
2. Dr Kim and his staff answered all my questions and explained to me about the procedure and what to expect
3 they actually had implants there which I was able to try on to see which size i would choose to go with
4 Most importantly the price I paid was good for what I got. I got silicone cohesive gel implants for 6100 most place wanted to charge me 8000
5. Dr kim was the only dr that was willing to go from my original B barely there cup to a size D or DD without compromising the shape of the implant and still making it look natural .
I wanted to get a big size because after so much research I found out that once the implant is in it goes underneath the muscle making the breast appear smaller once they settle in
I opted for 550 cc and I can now ware a D and or DD which is what I wanted, but the best part is that people can never tell I“ve ever had a breast augmentation :)
P.s I have unlimited follow up visits anytime I want to follow up or have a concern I just call them and set up an app, other dr only gave you a limited amount of visits and you had to pay other visits if you wanted to see the dr.

I came here to get nose filler which is pretty SIMPLE procedure. I had an appointment at 11 and I got on time. Just to get a nose filler which supposed to take no more than 30−1hr, I waited 1 freakin hour after they applied numbing cream. Big bs. I work at a compounding pharmacy and I know how numbing cream works. The old lady, who works there, she gave the procedure room i was staying to different pt while I was gone to move my car to different spot where the dr. Kim recommended. Wtf? Seriously? Now I just walked out and she didn’t even say sorry. She thought I was done alreafy? I can get done and go home w/​o paying? Whateva. ‘Nuff said.

He fixes what other plastic surgeons mess up! He’s super attentive to your needs instead of trying to make you look like the typical «done» look. Bit pricy but worth it, after all his education background is probably the top in this field!

Okay, wait a minute, Steve Kim is getting a lot of UNFAIR reviews on Unilocal.Why would anyone leave him a low review based purely on his STAFF? If you didn’t receive ANY treatment here, it would be unfair to rate *his* work.
Helenhana C., I disagree with your comment on the korean lady who works at the front desk. She has never let me down, answered all inquiries (and never failed to confirm with the doctor’s answer), and was very organized and professional. but that is based on my experience. (I’ve been to this office over a dozen times and will continue to come for check-​ups). And, in addition to your biased & subjective review, you are recommending Eben Ezer that employs NON-​CERTIFIED plastic surgeons (I have been to Eben Ezer and the doctors are not certified!~ Just check the reviews on Unilocal or make yourself a visit) with horrible patient reviews! When you’re shelling out hundreds or thousands of dollars on treatment (or SURGERY that requires extensive knowledge/​skill), it’s probably wiser to choose a surgeon who comes from an accredited program. Keep in mind that you’re not here to make friends.
Also, to Joanne P… Surgery isn’t something that fixes you over night. Especially when you get the eye surgery, swelling could take months & months to subside. It could even take up to an year. I’m sorry that you couldn’t wait a little longer but I’m sure you would have had fantastic results.
So the first time I stepped into Steve’s office was when I was 18. I have always wanted breast augmentation since I was younger. My mother was extremely unsupportive and would NOT let me continue with the procedure. Fast forward 3 years later, I still have not changed my mind about wanting bigger and fuller breasts. I saved up my money, and came again for another consultation. Steve is extremely humble, patient, and knowledgable. He’s so honest that this time around, my mom decided to support the idea even though she was worried about possible risks. I had millions of questions for him and his staff, and they are all really patient and try their best to work with you. I even wanted rhinoplasty but he said he wouldn’t touch it because my nose is perfect already: o)
Yolanda is there to assist non-​Korean speaking clients, and she is really sweet and helpful. I wanted to go on the bigger side with the implants but Steve disagreed saying that due to my petite frame and anatomy, it could create complication. He really handles his business in a safe manner which I LOVE. I got my breasts done and so far I am extremeeeellyyy thrilled with the result. It was a super fast and easy recovery (considering that it’s a major surgery). I would recommend Steve Kim in a heartbeat!

I was just looking up Dr Kim’s address to give a friend directions when I saw the Unilocal posts regarding his work. First of all, with surgery there is bound to be a lot of swelling. It takes more than just a couple of months before you see the results you want. It may take three, six, or even twelve months before you really get what you want. Each person heals differently, too.
For me, my eyelids keep getting better and better with time. It’s been 4 years now, and they look so natural, no one would even be able to detect I had anything done. His stitching is so precise that I don’t even have scar lines. My lids look totally natural.
I think if you are thinking about getting any surgery done, you really need to have the right mental and emotional state of mind before you start. You also need to have very realistic expectations and do your homework. Check the doctor’s background and track record. Dr Steve Kim is one of the best plastic surgeons around. His reputation precedes him, and he has patients from all over the country who are willing to pay even travel and lodging fees to see him and have work done.
Anyone considering Dr. Kim should not even take any of the low rated comments seriously. None seem to have had the patience to wait the proper time for recovery to make a clear judgment call. Also, even the comments about the staff are unfair. The customer service is great! The office staff do take the time to return calls, and it’s not in several days like certain people have mentioned.

cause: advanced medical technology
effect: beautiful girls
cause: seoul being the mecca of plastic surgery
effect: beautiful korean girls
cause: koera being thousands and thousands miles away
effect: visit to a nearby korean surgen, SK
apparently, dr. steve is the «IT» doctor among ktown community. everyone knew someone who got some work done there and was pleased.
cause: a knowledgeable, experienced, board certified, bilingual, well mannered doctor
effect: satisfied consultation and satisfied patients.
cause: ignorant, inexperienced, un-​certified, bilingual, ill mannered staff
effect: dissatisfied patients
let me elaborate on this point. i am only referring to this particular older korean lady. i don’t know how she got a job there but she was just horrible. she was forgetful and didn’t bother explaining appendixes that my friend had to sign before her procedure. she kept insisting that whatever my friend signed and initialed were not important and that without signing the papers, she couldn’t get the work done there. on another occasion, she hung up on my friend because she was «busy.» at first i thought she was just being rude to me and my friend but my other friends all said they were mistreated as well.
cause: thanks to that older korean lady at SK
effect: cancelled my appointment and not going to back to SK
cause: thanks to that older korena lady
effect: will recommend you to go to Oyama, Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, or Eben Ezer
cause: thanks to that lady
effect: sorry dr. steve, you are a four star doctor but because of your zero star staff, your practice gets 2 star from me.

Is like taking care an exotic car, you only got 1 pair of eyes and 1 pair of boobs. Rare parts demand both expertise and the latest, best possible materials to fine tune. This is what SK Plastic is all about.
If you are not a fine car to begin with… still, Dr. Kim and his staff will take you in and treat you like one. But please don’t expect to race on the track side to side with a Ferrari.
I have a messed up eyes, with lots of skin, fat and triple/​double eyelids; I would expect a few months to start seeing results.
You are not looking for cutting corner, bargain or deals. You are here for best possible choices that ‘YOU” physically and financially capable of.
You are here for the results, clear and easy instructions, expectations, building up your guts, and mentoring to have a good mind set for both the surgery and the recovery.
Don’t cuss him out when he asks you to open your eye trying to stitch you up prettier than you can ever imaged.
Depression or worries are not uncommon after a surgery, Dr. Kim and his staffs are very sensitive and understanding. I was sad during the post op but I went out of his exam room with a smile.
I only refer nice and tight people to Dr. Kim to protect myself from the nagging of the spoiled brat, rich crack head, blown up babies in diapers and argumentative senior VP. Those people need a wack on the back of their heads with my bat instead.

NEGATIVE 5 STARS!
I don’t know how much more I had emphasized NATURAL and THIN!!! I had went to Dr. Steve Kim for double eyelid surgery. When I went for my consultation they reassured me that they will do a great job and I will be happy with the results. I had told them I would like my eyes to look natural and to make the line very thin (because my eyes aren’t that small to begin with) Even the day of surgery I had told him «NOT TOO BIG, I WANT IT NATURAL AND THIN» It SEEMED LIKE HE UNDERSTOOD!!!
After the surgery I was shocked! The line was waaaay too big! But I did just come out of surgery so I just thought maybe it was because of the swelling so I would give it a couple weeks.
Couple weeks had passed and it was still thick. As thick as when I had first came out of surgery! So I called SK Plastic Surgery to tell them that it was not what i wanted. They told me i had to wait 3 MONTHS until it was what it was supposed to be.
I had waited 1.5 months hearing from EVERYONE I KNOW THAT THEY HAD MESSED UP MY EYES! This just made my stress even worse! I had PAID to get my eyes done and I’m getting negative feedback from everyone that sees me!
I called and told them they had to fix it. They kept being persistent that i wait for another 2 months! I told them I do not want to wait and demanded that they cut the surtures to get my eyes back to what it used to look and that I would like my money back! After multiple attempts they finally agreed to meet with me and that they would call me back for an appointment. WITH NO CALL BACK FOR DAYS AND AFTER BRUSHING ME OFF FOR NUMEROUS PHONE CALLS THEY SCHEDULED ME. (When I first went in and scheduled they were being so hospitable and nice and would make follow up calls to remind me of my scheduled date)
Although I did get my money back and they did take the sutures out I hope nobody goes through what I had went through with SK Plastic Surgery. It was completely unfair and wrong what they did.

I hear Dr. Kim is one of the best in Los Angeles. I have seen his work on my friends and they are extremely satisfied. I haven’t done any major surgery with him YET, however i have done IPL. All of my freckles went away. Realistically I look 5 years younger.
What’s great about him is that he takes his time to explain the procedure and to answer your questions. I will definitely go to him when I need some work done.