Profile of David Kirn, Dr

David S. Kirn, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and is a member of the prestigious American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is published on a variety of topics in plastic surgery and holds a community faculty appointment as assistant professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Kentucky. He is the Managing Medical Director of the SCA Lexington Surgery Center.

Dr. Kirn received his undergraduate degree with high distinction and departmental honors in physics from the University of Kentucky. He remained at UK for medical school where he graduated doctor of medicine with distinction. He then completed a six year integrated residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, also at UK, filling one of only six such positions in the United States at the time of his entrance into the residency. Dr. Kirn maintains an active interest in medical equipment design and holds multiple United States and international patents for innovative medical products. He has served as president of the Kentucky Society of Plastic Surgeons and on numerous medical governing councils. He has been featured as one of America’s Top Plastic Surgeons annually since 2010.

Dr. Kirn has focused on cosmetic surgery since the start of his private practice in 1998. He has worked to combine scientific innovation and gradual technique refinement of each procedure to maximize results and minimize recovery time and discomfort wherever possible.

Dr. Kirn is a native Kentuckian and resides in Lexington with his wife, Vicki. His Lexington office includes a full service skin care center.

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Procedures of David Kirn, Dr ⁽²³⁾

Procedure	Rank in Lexington	Rank in KY	Rank in US
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 Lexington: 3	Ranked in KY: 13	Ranked in US: 150
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Lexington: 7	Ranked in KY: 8	Ranked in US: 185
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 Lexington: 6	Ranked in KY: 4	Ranked in US: 137
Mini Facelift A mini facelift is an anti-aging surgery that focuses on sagging skin.	Ranked in Lexington: 1	Ranked in KY: 3	Ranked in US: 12
Facial Fat Transfer An injection procedure where fat is harvested from the abdomen using liposuction, purifying it, and then injecting it into the target areas of the face to create fullness and a younger appearance.	Ranked in Lexington: 1	Ranked in KY: 5	Ranked in US: 20
Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.	Ranked in Lexington: 1	Ranked in KY: 10	Ranked in US: 87
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 Lexington: 1	Ranked in KY: 15	Ranked in US: 122
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in Lexington: 1	Ranked in KY: 11	Ranked in US: 60
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in Lexington: 6	Ranked in KY: 18	Ranked in US: 40
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Lexington: 5	Ranked in KY: 22	Ranked in US: 162
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Lexington: 5	Ranked in KY: 26	Ranked in US: 129
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 Lexington: 13	Ranked in KY: 30	Ranked in US: 155
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 Lexington: 13	Ranked in KY: 30	Ranked in US: 155
Brazilian Butt Lift Also known as a “Fat Transfer to Buttock” or “BBL”, this procedure uses liposuction to remove fat pockets from undesired areas for insertion into the buttocks for a more lifted and enhanced look. Includes two areas of liposuction.	Ranked in Lexington: 1	Ranked in KY: 6	Ranked in US: 70
Hand Rejuvenation Hand rejuvenation treatments turn back the clock by reducing wrinkles, minimizing prominent veins, fading brown spots, and improving skin tone.	Ranked in Lexington: 3	Ranked in KY: 5	Ranked in US: 295
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 Lexington: 5	Ranked in KY: 17	Ranked in US: 94
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Lexington: 12	Ranked in KY: 50	Ranked in US: 3171
Dysport Dysport is an injectable neuromodulator that smooths lines and wrinkles for up to four months.	Ranked in Lexington: 10	Ranked in KY: 31	Ranked in US: 1418
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 Lexington: 13	Ranked in KY: 45	Ranked in US: 2456
Sclerotherapy Sclerotherapy is an in-office treatment for spider veins, the thin red or purple veins on the skin’s surface.	Ranked in Lexington: 4	Ranked in KY: 11	Ranked in US: 746
Kybella Kybella injections dissolve fat cells to reduce small areas of excess fat.	Ranked in Lexington: 7	Ranked in KY: 22	Ranked in US: 1686
Chemical Peels A chemical peel uses an acidic solution applied to the skin to remove damaged top layers, speed cell turnover, and boost collagen growth for a brighter, more even-toned complexion.	Ranked in Lexington: 7	Ranked in KY: 22	Ranked in US: 1537
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 Lexington: 9	Ranked in KY: 21	Ranked in US: 1200