Factors Affecting Results
In a facial plastic surgery procedure, your results will depend on the skill and artistry of your surgeon, as well as many other factors, including:
- General health
- Age
- Bone structure
- Skin texture and thickness
- Capacity to heal
Risks Associated with Facial Plastic Surgery
No surgery should be taken lightly as there is always a slight but genuine risk involved. Risks can be defined as possible complications with surgery or results that do not meet patient expectations. Risks may include:
- Reactions to anesthesia or medications
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Swelling
- Asymmetry
- Numbness
- Poor healing
- Tissue discoloration
- Damage to muscles or nerves
- Unfavorable Scarring
- Death
Medical Photographs
During your consultation with Dr. Kim, medical photographs will be taken for use in developing a surgical plan and will become an integral part of your medical record. We may specifically request your permission to use these photographs for educational or promotional purposes. It is your right to decline such permission and to rescind permission at a future date should you no longer want your images featured.
Anesthesia
We administer anesthesia to provide the utmost comfort during and after your procedure. The best and safest type of anesthesia for your surgical procedure will be selected from the following:
- General anesthesia attended by a board-certified anesthesia provider
- “Twilight” intravenous sedation
- Local anesthesia
Finances
During your initial consultation visit, we will discuss our fees and provide a written estimate of the charges for your procedure. For most cosmetic surgical procedures, the total fee is comprised of the practice fees, operating room fees, and anesthesia fees. The total fee will also include all preoperative and postoperative visits. Consultation fees are applicable to the total.
In order to secure a surgery date, we require a non-refundable deposit of 10% of the total cost of the operation with the remainder paid in full at least two weeks prior to the surgery date. For added flexibility, you may seek financing through reputable lenders such as CareCredit.