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Dream BA Outcome!!! (But 1 Star Service?)

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Dream BA Outcome!!! (But 1 Star Service?)

Honest555294
WORTH IT$9,300
I was trying to decide whether to give a 4 or 5 star rating. I just got my BA with Dr. Kim 1 week ago and my results are amazing!!! (Which is why I ended up choosing 5 stars). He is seriously a BA God!! My results look better than I could have ever expected and just like my wish picture. I went from a full A/small B to a very full C (L 385cc, R 415cc). However, please be warned that his bedside manner is basically non-existent. You will be treated by the front desk (usually Ann) and him as though you are just another transaction. He doesn't make you feel comfortable nor cares about remembering you as a patient. After I saw him for my initial consultation and felt the vibe of the whole office I was so close to just going with another doctor. However, I weighed my options of going to another well known doctor that had great bedside manner and cared for me as a patient but his before and after pictures were pretty good vs. going to Dr. Kim with no (idk social skills?) but amazing and natural before and after pictures. I chose Dr. Kim because I felt that the whole procedure and process was only a few meetings but what my breasts would look like is what I would have forever.-- I will note though that Dr. Kim is extremely attentive when it comes to your post op. emails if you ever have any concerns or questions even late at night he always responds pretty much right away.

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David E. Kim, MD

David E. Kim, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 1, 2020
I have a lot of patients and with masks its kind of hard to remember who is who. But to me caring for you as a patient means answering emails and answering questions and concerns as you mentioned. A lot of doctors don't even answer their own emails. They put on a good show and hold your hand initially and act like they care and then later its hard to get a hold of them. But I do care a lot about my patients and try to get the best results possible. But I do admit I don't do much " selling " at the consultation. I give you my honest opinion and inform you as well as I can about all the risks and things that could go wrong and let you decide who you want to go to. It's not a high pressure sales type office and I prefer offices and other businesses like that.
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September 1, 2020
oh and I'm glad you are happy with your result . Keep taking good care of them!
November 22, 2020
Thank you @Honest for posting your honest impression, and thank you Dr. Kim as well for taking the time to post your comment. For my 2 cents I agree with you @Honest, it looks like you made a difficult but ultimately the right choice to go with Dr. Kim, based on his results.

Yes, we all would like to feel that our doctors are such kind and warm people, but I've seen the other side of this story, it was so sad. A close friend wanted a face lift (at 35 yo!) and decided to go the "caring doctor" she found. That was her #1 criteria. He made seriously questionable choices imo that left visible and unsightly scars.

Thanks to RS for promoting discussions between doctors and patients. So helpful to everyone! :)