Before & After Gallery | NYC & Rochester

No cases in this category yet — check back soon.

All photographs are of actual patients of Dr. Sang W. Kim, shown with informed consent for use in practice marketing. Patient names are not disclosed. Results vary by individual anatomy, technique, and healing — these photos illustrate a range of outcomes, not a promise of any particular result.

Results by Procedure

Use the filters above to browse real patient results by procedure. Each case includes front, oblique and profile views where available. Read more about the technique behind each result:

Rhinoplasty — Refinement of the nasal bridge, tip and profile, including functional breathing improvement.
Facelift — Deep-plane and SMAS techniques for the jawline, midface and neck, designed to look rested rather than pulled.
Blepharoplasty — Upper and lower eyelid surgery to remove excess skin and fat and reduce a tired appearance.
Neck Lift — Contouring of the neck and jawline, alone or combined with a facelift.
Mini Facelift — A shorter-recovery option for earlier signs of aging in the lower face.
Laser Skin Resurfacing — Texture, tone and fine-line improvement, often paired with surgery.
Facial Fat Transfer — Natural volume restoration using the patient's own tissue.
Chin Implant — Balancing the profile and strengthening the jawline.
Cheek Implants — Restoring midface structure and projection.
Otoplasty — Ear pinning and reshaping with incisions hidden behind the ear.
Rhinophyma Repair — Reshaping of thickened nasal skin and tissue.
Hair Transplant — Natural-looking hairline and density restoration.

How to Read Before & After Photos

Compare photos taken with the same lighting, angle and expression, and look at the oblique and profile views as well as the front view. Natural results preserve the patient's identity, with refined contours, balanced proportions and incisions placed where they are least visible.

Consultations in Manhattan and Rochester

Dr. Sang W. Kim, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, sees patients for consultations and follow-up care in Manhattan and Rochester. Surgery is performed at our main office in Syracuse, with a complimentary, all-inclusive program for New York City patients, including a guest house for recovery. Schedule a consultation to discuss your goals.