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Michael M. Kim, MD

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🥼 Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
👃🏻 Rhinoplasty & Facial Rejuvenation
🎓 Princeton, UW, Johns Hopkins
☎️ 503-575-1910 (call or text)

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Happy birthday to my favorite person! You’re a good man with the best humor (yes, even the dad jokes 😊), and we’re so thankful for everything you do. We love you, babe 🩷 by @drmichaelkim

When the surgeon’s away, the supernatural will play. Have a safe and Happy Halloween to all who celebrate. 🎃
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And here’s a reminder to schedule your surgery for late October of next year to incorporate your healing into an incredibly realistic costume! J/k you don’t have to wait that long. 💀 👻 by @drmichaelkim

I CAN SEE EVERYTHING…👀
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That’s because I’m always watching. 😂 But seriously, my team and I are constantly observing, evaluating, and looking for ways to make the patient experience even better.
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From the very first phone call to the consultation, surgery, and recovery process, we’re always asking ourselves what we can improve. What can we do differently? What can we do better? What little details might we be overlooking?
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Over the years, we’ve thoughtfully curated nearly every aspect of the patient experience. And while I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built, I also recognize that there’s always room for improvement. Even the smallest details can make a meaningful difference.
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Outstanding surgical results will always be our highest priority. But I believe the experience surrounding those results should be just as exceptional. It’s not just about the final result, but how our patients are cared for every step of the way.
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So yes, I’m always watching. Just hopefully not in such a creepy way. 😂 by @drmichaelkim

Refined, Not Reinvented.

Every smile has a story and this one has been years in the making.

When Dr. Michael Kim came to us, he had already invested in creating an exceptional foundation through orthodontic treatment with Dr. Garfinkle. Dr. Garfinkle’s meticulous orthodontic work created the ideal foundation, and our role was not to reinvent Dr. Kim’s smile, but to refine it with the final restorative details.

Dr. Kim is an incredibly talented plastic surgeon whose work transforms lives every day. He has a remarkable eye for balance, harmony, and natural beauty, so being entrusted with his smile was both an honor and a responsibility we didn’t take lightly.
Those same principles guided every decision we made throughout this case. Every contour, every proportion, every subtle detail was carefully designed to complement not only his smile, but his entire face.
One of my favorite things about comprehensive dentistry is that it isn’t about making teeth look different, it’s about making them look like they always belonged there.

Cases like this remind us that the best results rarely happen in isolation. They come from thoughtful planning, exceptional collaboration, and specialists who each bring their expertise to the table. Orthodontics established the ideal foundation, and restorative dentistry provided the final refinement, each step building on the one before it.

Thank you, Dr. Garfinkle, for your exceptional orthodontic care, and thank you, Dr. Kim, for placing your trust in our team. It was truly a privilege to be part of your journey and to collaborate with professionals who share the same commitment to excellence and patient care. by @drmichaelkim

We had the pleasure of welcoming Candice Dery, RDMS (@aesthetic_imaging ), to our office yesterday for facial ultrasound training alongside Hayley Spoltman (@hayleyspoltman ) and Tierney Triolo (@tierney_theartistrynp ).
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Candice is a facial ultrasound specialist who travels nationwide teaching aesthetic providers how to visualize facial anatomy with ultrasound. This technology can improve the safety and precision of facial filler treatments, help providers manage filler-related complications, and—most importantly—help prevent them. It’s also incredibly cool since we got to scan each other’s faces and identify important structures under the guidance of Candice’s expert eye.
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Although I no longer perform filler injections because my surgical practice keeps me fully occupied, I frequently see patients with overfilling or filler migration that can complicate surgery and prolong recovery. Ultrasound allows us to locate existing filler more precisely and dissolve it strategically, which can make the surgical and recovery process smoother.
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I also occasionally hear from injectors seeking guidance with suspected vascular occlusions or other filler-related concerns. Building the skills and confidence to recognize and manage these complications is an important part of every injector’s ongoing education. The more providers who pursue advanced ultrasound training, the stronger and safer our aesthetic community becomes.
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Fortunately, Candice is local. If you perform facial injections, I highly recommend contacting her for training—it’s a valuable investment in becoming a more knowledgeable, capable, and safer injector (and surgeon!). by @drmichaelkim

A little geometry—and a new chapter. 🇺🇸
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Navy Uniform Regulations (NAVPERS 15665J, Article 2201.8) prohibit certain body modifications, including enlarged or stretched earlobe piercings.
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For this handsome guy in his 20s, that meant having his earlobes repaired before he could enlist as planned.
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But repairing stretched earlobes isn’t just a matter of closing a hole. Stretching creates extra skin, so restoring a natural shape becomes a geometry problem. Good thing I got an A in ninth-grade geometry! 📐
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I used to do a lot of these repairs, but I have limited time for the smaller procedures these days. However, I still schedule them from time to time mostly because I’ve always enjoyed talking to these patients whose lives are usually a lot more interesting than mine! 🤓
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His repair was done under local anesthesia. These photos show him just before the procedure and two weeks afterward. The dark areas and stitch marks should continue to fade as he heals.
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I thanked him for his service in advance! 🫡 by @drmichaelkim

Two reasons to post for the same special person @jasminthai !
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Happy Surgical Technologist week to the best scrub in the land! So glad we could rescue (steal? 🤔) her from the clutches of the Death Star. And we also celebrated her birthday yesterday! She may only be in her 30’s but she is at least twice as mature as the surgeon in the practice. Then again that’s a low bar.
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We also got to celebrate with an all-team dinner at the hottest spot in town @the_malarkey_pdx . One lady there couldn’t stop staring and when @mariariacc went to say 👋🏻, the woman was puzzled as to why so many beautiful women (and smart but how could she know?) were hanging out with the mid dude. I don’t know either! 🤷🏻‍♂️
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Jazzy, thanks for being born and being such an integral part of the team. You make everyone’s day in the office better and easier. We appreciate you and know we couldn’t do it without you! To many more fun filled times in and out of the OR with you and the team. 💕 by @drmichaelkim

This lovely patient in her early 50s came to see us to discuss her upper eyelids.
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She had always had hooded eyes, but over the past few years they had become increasingly heavy. Her eyelids were pushing down on her eyelashes, which bothered her appearance and made it more difficult to see by the end of the day.
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She hoped to have her procedure as soon as possible because she was hosting a party for 75 people and wanted to be fully recovered in time. With shorter in-office procedures like this one, we can often accommodate a quicker turnaround. We got it done and missions accomplished. Her scars are imperceptible and this is due to a special suturing technique that I employ. It takes a little longer and is more technical, but the ends justify the means if it means the best possible outcome. 👀
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She told me she found me through a local mom’s group, where apparently our name comes up quite a bit. Thank you to all those moms who continue to spread the good word! 💕
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Let me know if you have any questions down below 👇 by @drmichaelkim

This beautiful Pacific Northwest patient in her late 40’s traveled to see me for facial rejuvenation after discovering my work through a Facebook group. As a healthcare professional herself, she had carefully researched her options and knew what she was looking for.
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Her primary concerns were a sagging neckline and jawline, along with rejuvenation of her upper lip. She underwent a comprehensive deep plane face and neck lift and a modified upper lip lift, reducing her upper lip length from 13.5 mm by 3.5 mm.
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She is pictured 7 weeks out from her surgery which is very early in the healing process. She has a lot more recovery still ahead, but she is already progressing beautifully. Her naturally youthful, babyfaced features are really shining through now!
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Please let me know if you have any questions in the comments below. 👇 by @drmichaelkim

Happy Friday, peeps!
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This beautiful patient in her 60’s is just the sweetest. She came to see us wanting to address her brow and upper lids. She felt this area was heavy, and even after cataract surgery cleared up her vision, she felt like the overhanging tissue was still limiting her ability to see.
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So about 4 months ago, we took her to the OR and performed a conservative temporal browlift with upper lid blepharoplasty. I think it struck the right balance — enhancing her appearance, restoring her field of vision, and still looking like her.
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She was initially hesitant to share her photos online, but she loves her result so much she couldn’t help herself. We’re so glad she did.
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Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend! 🎉 by @drmichaelkim

This lovely local patient in her 50’s wanted a little refresh in advance of attending a big event! 💒
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After our consultation, we decided that an in-office upper lid blepharoplasty would be a small, fast recovery procedure with a big impact.
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She is pictured here 4 months after her procedure and her eyes look amazing. 👀
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Let me know if you have any questions below! 👇🏻 by @drmichaelkim