John Y.S. Kim, MD, is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon and Attending Surgeon at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Prentice Women’s Hospital.
He is a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard University, and received his Doctor of Medicine and Master of Arts in English degrees from Stanford University.
Dr. Kim is the Clinical Director of the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine’s Division of Plastic Surgery and a nationally recognized leader in innovations in plastic and breast surgery.
Dr. Kim holds several patents on a unique class of medical devices and sits on the Editorial Board for the Annals of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Kim’s work has been featured in national media outlets, including ABC News, the Chicago Sun-Times, and eMedicine.com. He has given over 100 lectures and Grand Rounds presentations on new techniques in plastic surgery. Dr. Kim has published more than 100 articles and chapters in the plastic surgery literature and holds several patents on novel medical devices.
Visit Dr. Kim’s main website:
www.drkimsurgery.com

In clinical practice, Dr. Kim performs the full spectrum of plastic surgery procedures, including:
- Cosmetic Breast Surgery
- Reconstructive Breast Surgery
- Body contouring (tummy tucks, liposuction, arm and thigh lifts)
- Facial plastic surgery, including office-based procedures
- BOTOX® and filler injectables
- Specialized Microsurgery
- Mohs and Post-Cancer Reconstruction
More about Northwestern Plastic Surgery
Northwestern Plastic Surgery is a premier cosmetic surgery practice where plastic surgeons Dr. John Kim, Dr. Gregory Dumanian, Dr. Mohammed Alghoul and Dr. Robert Galiano provide a complete range of aesthetic procedures. The practice is well known for providing high-quality care and aesthetic results to Chicago breast augmentation, facelift, eyelid lift and mommy makeover patients. To learn more, or to schedule a consultation, contact the practice by calling us today!
Featured Reviews





I’ve been going to their aesthetician, Arianna, for about a year now and the results speak for themselves! Not only does she listen to her clients’ concerns, she also develops customized treatment plans, and explains her recommendations for my at-home regimen. I have gone to several aestheticians in the past, but Ari is top notch! Definitely recommend.
I had an amazing experience with Ariana at Northwestern. I have extremely sensitive skin, so I was nervous about doing anything, but I wanted to address both my acne and forehead wrinkles. Ari listened very attentively to all of my concerns and took the time to explain everything in a way that made me feel comfortable and confident. She recommended a treatment and was very honest, telling me it could take about a week to see results. I’m now 6 days in, and I genuinely cannot believe how good my skin looks. My forehead lines are almost non-existent, and my acne is improving more and more every day. I was honestly so skeptical going into this, but the results speak for themselves. My face looks better than it has in a long time, and I couldn’t be happier. Ari is knowledgeable, thoughtful, and incredibly skilled. I would recommend her to anyone especially if you have sensitive skin and are nervous about treatments.
Ari is absolutely amazing! My skin has completely transformed since seeing her it’s now clear, glowy, and the healthiest it’s ever looked. She’s so approachable and kind, and really takes the time to listen to your concerns. I love that she never pushes expensive products or unnecessary treatments and she truly cares about what’s best for your skin. Every appointment feels relaxing and personalized. I can’t recommend Ari enough if you’re looking for someone who genuinely wants to help you achieve your best skin!
Went here for laser hair removal, was super nervous because I had little to no knowledge about the process. Thankfully Ariana De Jesus (Ari) was very informative and understanding which helped me relax. I hardly had to ask any questions because she was very detailed about the process and after care. Thanks to her, I had an overall good experience. I definitely recommend this place because of her.
The aesthetician, Ari, is amazing! She is extremely professional, and somehow at the same time makes you feel like you have been friends forever! She really listened to what my skin concerns are and answered my questions thoughtfully. She is the reason I get so many compliments on my skin! Would recommend Ari to anyone!