Procedures of John Kim, MD, FACS ⁽²⁷⁾

Procedure	Rank in Chicago	Rank in IL	Rank in US
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Chicago: 5	Ranked in IL: 153	Ranked in US: 1806
Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”	Ranked in Chicago: 7	Ranked in IL: 22	Ranked in US: 1508
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Chicago: 9	Ranked in IL: 7	Ranked in US: 1227
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Chicago: 10	Ranked in IL: 20	Ranked in US: 2241
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Chicago: 9	Ranked in IL: 13	Ranked in US: 2037
Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction surgery helps restore a more natural, symmetrical appearance of a breast that has been removed by a mastectomy or altered by a lumpectomy as part of breast cancer treatment.	Ranked in Chicago: 10	Ranked in IL: 26	Ranked in US: 1344
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in Chicago: 10	Ranked in IL: 110	Ranked in US: 1917
Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Chicago: 9	Ranked in IL: 16	Ranked in US: 2289
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in Chicago: 10	Ranked in IL: 99	Ranked in US: 1799
Halo Laser The halo laser combines ablative and non-ablative wavelengths that simultaneously target the top layer of your skin and the deeper tissue underneath the surface, for a powerful skin rejuvenation treatment.	Ranked in Chicago: 5	Ranked in IL: 15	Ranked in US: 138
MicroLaser Peel The microlaser peel is a procedure designed for skin rejuvenation by removing the superficial layers of the skin, while tightening the underlining deeper dermis.	Ranked in Chicago: 2	Ranked in IL: 6	Ranked in US: 65
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in Chicago: 14	Ranked in IL: 20	Ranked in US: 2252
Dermaplaning Dermaplaning is a skin rejuvenation treatment that’s done in-office by a dermatologist or aesthetician, who uses a surgical scalpel to gently scrape away dead cells and vellus hair from your skin’s surface.	Ranked in Chicago: 13	Ranked in IL: 34	Ranked in US: 304
All Resurfacing & Rejuvenation Lasers Laser skin resurfacing and rejuvenation removes skin layer by layer with precision, the new skin cells that form during healing give the skin a tighter, younger looking surface.	Ranked in Chicago: 7	Ranked in IL: 12	Ranked in US: 688
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Chicago: 11	Ranked in IL: 129	Ranked in US: 1461
Microneedling Microneedling is a nonsurgical treatment that penetrates your skin’s surface with tiny needles to improve its appearance.	Ranked in Chicago: 21	Ranked in IL: 57	Ranked in US: 625
Laser Hair Removal Laser hair removal treatments use light energy to permanently damage or destroy hair follicles—usually on the legs, back, underarms, or face—with the goal of preventing hair from growing back.	Ranked in Chicago: 3	Ranked in IL: 2	Ranked in US: 837
Latisse Latisse is an eyelash serum that boosts hair growth for longer, thicker, fuller lashes.	Ranked in Chicago: 2	Ranked in IL: 1	Ranked in US: 366
Hydrafacial A hydrafacial is a multistep facial done with a patented device that uses Vortex-Fusion to cleanse, exfoliate, do pore extractions, and deliver customized serums into the skin.	Ranked in Chicago: 12	Ranked in IL: 32	Ranked in US: 260
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in Chicago: 14	Ranked in IL: 20	Ranked in US: 2252
VI Peel A VI peel is a medium-strength, medical-grade chemical peel from VI Aesthetics that minimizes signs of sun damage and aging, including fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin texture and tone.	Ranked in Chicago: 6	Ranked in IL: 10	Ranked in US: 75
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Chicago: 10	Ranked in IL: 14	Ranked in US: 2322
BroadBand Light BroadBand light uses intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy to treat a range of skin concerns, including acne, rosacea, age spots, sun spots, fine lines and wrinkles, and uneven texture.	Ranked in Chicago: 1	Ranked in IL: 1	Ranked in US: 17
PRP Injections A PRP injection treatment starts with drawing a patient’s own blood and processing it so only the enriched cells remain.	Ranked in Chicago: 10	Ranked in IL: 21	Ranked in US: 249
Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.	Ranked in Chicago: 8	Ranked in IL: 50	Ranked in US: 389
Ear Pinning Cosmetic ear surgery is a type of plastic and reconstructive surgery that can improve the size, shape, or position of the outer ear by reshaping the cartilage.	Ranked in Chicago: 6	Ranked in IL: 14	Ranked in US: 1043
Ultherapy Ultherapy is a non-invasive procedure that lifts and tightens the skin of your face, neck and décolletage.	Ranked in Chicago: 9	Ranked in IL: 26	Ranked in US: 207