Internist Doctor Garry K. Kim, MD in Pasadena, California

Name: Garry K. Kim, MD
Last name: Kim
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2000
Years experience: 23
Primary Specialty: Internist
Business: Healthy for Life
Address: 950 S Arroyo Pkwy.
Address suite: 3rd Fl.
Phone: +1 626-395-0150
City: Pasadena
State: California
Zip Code: 91105
Country: US
Statement: The passion for what I do comes from personal experiences. Being overweight through my early years helped me better understand people’s struggles when I became a physician. When I overcame my weight problems, I wanted to do nothing else but help people feel good about themselves.
Consulting Fees: 0$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers: 
Offer #1: Galderma Offer
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: 12/31/2023
Detail: Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.
Clinical Privileges: 
  • Huntington Memorial Hospital, Pasadena, CA
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BA, UC – Berkeley
  • Medical: MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Garry K. Kim, MD

Postdoc Training: 
  • Residency: UCLA / West LA VAMC, Chief Resident

GPS coordinates on map: 34.1294586,-118.1468743

Primary location: 
Location name: Pasadena
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 34.1459,-118.1320038
Treatments: 
  • Botox
  • CoolSculpting
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Lip Fillers
  • Microneedling
  • Radiesse

RealSelf Info

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 2284
Answer count: 147
Review count: 3
Star rating: 2.0473720558371
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 1
Profile created: Nov 9, 2016
Profile modified: Feb 12, 2020
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Internist
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Jun 8, 2018
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Pasadena, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 34.1459,-118.1320038

Latest ratings of treatments

  • CoolSculpting (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • CoolSculpting (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Microneedling (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Microneedling (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • CoolSculpting (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • CoolSculpting (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • CoolSculpting (Feb 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • CoolSculpting (Feb 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Microneedling (Feb 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • CoolSculpting (Feb 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • CoolSculpting (Feb 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • CoolSculpting (Feb 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • CoolSculpting (Feb 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • CoolSculpting (Feb 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • CoolSculpting (Feb 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • CoolSculpting (Jan 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • CoolSculpting (Jan 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • CoolSculpting (Jan 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

CoolSculpting Prices

  • $2000 – Nov 1, 2016
  • $2000 – Nov 1, 2016
  • $2000 – Nov 1, 2016

Special Offers

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Treatments
Galderma Offer
Nov 1, 2019 /
Dec 31, 2023
Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.
Specific treatments

Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
How do you see my progress 10 days after Kybella? I am scared that it will leave me with sagging skin
Common To See Swelling
Jun 2, 2018
Hi,
It's quite common to see swelling persisting after Kybella. It may take another week or two for the swelling to settle down completely. The swelling results from inflammation. You won't see stretching or loosening of the skin from the swelling. All of that will go away with time.
Also, please keep in mind that the studies that helped get Kybella approved by the FDA involved people getting 4-6 treatments. You won't see much change after your...
Will my cheek/jaw Botox wear off completely and how long will it take to wear off?
Botox Usually Wears off in 3 Months
Jun 2, 2018
The average duration of Botox is about 3 months. It can vary from 2-4 months however. In helping people look slimmer in the face, Botox can be injected into the masster muscles (area of the jaw). This however, should not affect your smile.
Hope this helps,
Dr. Garry K. Kim
Can 300 mg of Seraquil at bedtime effect my Adepex diet weight loss? I'm not loosing weight anymore.
Seroquel Can Cause Weight Gain
Jun 2, 2018
Hi,
A well known side effect of Seroquel is weight gain. It's not entirely clear what the mechanism is (increased appetite vs. slower metabolism vs. increased fat deposition). Drinking alcohol will definitely make matters worse as alcohol reduces fat oxidation (your body's ability to burn fat). Furthermore, alcohol adds calories, makes you eat more, makes you less selective about what you eat and affects the quality of your sleep. Reducing (or cutting out...
What size and where would CoolSculpting applicators be placed?
CoolCore and CoolCurve
Jun 2, 2018
As I see it, you could use some fat reduction along the lower abdomen and flanks (sides). The applicators that are best for these areas are the CoolCore (slightly curved) for the lower abdomen and the CoolCurve (more curved) for the flanks. These applicators are shaped appropriately for these areas.
CoolSculpting has a new set of applicators that fit these profiles. The CoolAdvantage series of applicators are a bit different from the old school applicators...
Should I redo CoolSculpting or try SculpSure for my belly?
CoolSculpting works for most people
Mar 15, 2018
CoolSculpting works well for the majority of people who are good candidates. It's not clear if you were treated 6 times or in 6 areas. If you were treated in the same area(s) over 6 treatments, then maybe consider an alternative treatment. Also remember, if you gain weight after any fat reducing treatment, you can see an increased bulge. CoolSculpting (and SculpSure for that matter) results will be optimized if your weight remains stable.
Hope this...
Kylie Jenner Lips filler goals - how much filler?
kylie Jenner Lips
Mar 4, 2018
Thank you for your question. It takes time to build beautiful full lips. It can or may take 2-6 syringes depending on the person. It's recommended to start with one syringe initially, and continue to build with one syringe monthly until desired results.
Botox and filler at 4-5 weeks pregnant?
Fillers and Pregnancy
Mar 4, 2018
Thank you for question. Fillers have not been tested in pregnant patients, so there isn't any clear evidence on the side effects with this group. However, there usually is no adverse reactions. If you are still concern please follow up with your obstetrician for routine care.
Can Kybella be injected to reduce breast size?
Can Kybella reduce breast size?
Mar 4, 2018
Thank you for your questions. Kybella is FDA-approved injectable used to improve fat below the chin ( submental fat). Other uses are considered off-label injections. However, I wouldn't recommend Kybella to reduce breast size. I hope this help.
Microneedling and Alex laser, any contraindications?
Any contraindications with micro needling and laser hair removal on the face
Mar 4, 2018
Thank you for your question. It's usually recommends to wait two weeks after microneedling to do laser hair removal on the face. The waiting process allows the skin to properly heal itself.
I don't like the result after radiesse to my chin. What can be done? I don't want my chin to be anymor
I dont like Radiesse to my chin
Mar 4, 2018
Thank you for your question. Radiesse does not have a solvent like the other hyaluronic acid fillers. Unfortunately, time and sometimes massaging may help dissipate the filler. Usually, within 5 months the filler gradually disappears.
How Long Before Botox Results Can Be Seen?
When can botox results be seen?
Feb 26, 2018
Thank you for your question. The results of botox can usually been within 3-14 days and last for 3-4 months.
Had filler in my top lip 7 days ago, still have redness and marks, advice?
Lip Filler and redness 1 Week Ago
Feb 26, 2018
Thank you for asking this question! It usually takes 3-5 days for swelling to subside. It overall can take up two weeks for the product to settle.
Want to rid myself of extra fat in the waist and stomach area: I am a 72 year old female.
CoolSculpting is a Great Option
Feb 17, 2018
If you are not too far off from your baseline weight (maybe no more than 20-30 lbs overweight), CoolSculpting can be a great option to shape your abdomen. It is great at reducing and getting rid of discrete pockets of fat around the abdomen, between the thighs, under the arms, and now, under the chin.
A bit of advice regarding weight gain. Post-menopausal women have a harder time losing weight because your ability to oxidize (burn) fat drops. We're not entirely...
What happens if you get CoolSculpting done and start to gain weight within the first 3-4 months?
It Will Still Work
Feb 17, 2018
The process of CoolSculpting is not affected by weight gain/loss. The results, however, can look different. CoolSculpting works through a process known as apoptosis. The cold temperature induces about 22% of the fat cells in the treated area to die off. That won't change with weight gain. If you gain weight, the fat cells that remain can grow. They won't grow bigger than they normally would. This is critical to understand. People ask if they...
Can I take Garcinia Cambogia if I have high blood pressure?
Yes, you can take your GC supplement, but...
Feb 15, 2018
Vaunte88,
There are a few important issues to consider when taking any supplement with medications. (This also includes alcohol by the way). Supplements often come mixed. I don't know if you'll find a pure garcinia cambogia supplement. Oftentimes, they come with other ingredients that help with appetite control or weight loss. These supplemental ingredients can be stimulants like guarana or caffeine, both of which can raise blood pressure and effect your...

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