About Dr Peter Kim

Dr Peter Kim completed his medical training in Australia and has undertaken extensive postgraduate education in surgical practice, dermatology, and laser medicine. He maintains ongoing professional development to ensure his clinical practice aligns with current medical standards.

He has contributed to medical education through authorship of peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters and has been involved in teaching and training within clinical settings.

Dr Peter Kim’s clinical work includes:

• Cosmetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), including upper and lower eyelid procedures
• Minor surgical procedures such as removal of cysts, lipomas, and other skin lesions
• Assessment and management of skin cancer
• Medical laser treatments for dermatological conditions
• Clinical consultations for cosmetic and dermatological concerns

All services are provided following appropriate medical assessment and discussion of available management options.

Dr Peter Kim’s approach emphasises:

• Thorough medical consultation and assessment
• Evidence-based clinical decision-making
• Clear communication regarding risks, benefits, and alternatives
• Individualised care planning based on patient needs

Treatment options, where appropriate, are discussed during consultation and are guided by clinical judgement and current medical standards.

Dr Peter Kim graduated from the University of Sydney with an MBBS in 1998.

He completed Basic Surgical Training with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2012 but paused advanced training due to health issues.

In 2015, he earned Fellowship in General Practice and is a specialist GP (AHPRA MED0001182872).

After recovering, he completed a 2-year cosmetic surgery training program. Dr Kim earned Fellowship of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery (2009) and International College of Cosmetic Surgery (2008), receiving a gold medal and scholarships for outstanding research.

He is widely regarded as an expert in blepharoplasty, cosmetic injections, laser treatments, and skin cancer medicine.

Dr Peter Kim specialises in skin cancer surgery, with numerous published articles and textbook chapters on surgical and non-surgical treatments. He actively contributes to developing skin cancer surgery training programmes for general practitioners and regularly reviews articles for leading journals in dermatological surgery and skin cancer medicine.

Combining his cosmetic surgery expertise, Dr Kim delivers treatments that prioritise both effective outcomes and aesthetic results. He utilises advanced technologies such as lasers and photodynamic therapy to offer versatile, minimally invasive options tailored to his patients’ needs.

As a Fellow of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery, Dr Kim has developed a special interest in cosmetic eyelid surgery in both Caucasians and Asians. He has also published various topics in cosmetic injections, the treatment of complications following filler injection, laser treatments and anti-wrinkle injections.

Dr Peter Kim has contributed to medical literature through peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters. Engagement in academic publication reflects participation in evidence-based medicine and ongoing professional development within clinical practice.

Published articles on Skin Cancer Surgery

• Kim, Peter. “Prophylactic Z-plasty-correcting helical rim deformity from wedge excision.” Australian family physician 39.9 (2010): 649-650.
• Kim, Peter, and Kwan Stephen Lee. “Retroauricular cutaneous advancement flap.” Australian Family Physician 41.8 (2012): 601-602.
• Kim, Peter, and Hyung-Joo Kim. “S-plasty–clinical applications for skin surgery.” Australian Family Physician 40.4 (2011): 224-225.
• Kim, Peter. Treatment of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers using ALA-Photodynamic therapy utilizing “De-roofing technique”. Australasian Journal of Cosmetic Surgery 2007; 3(1): 28-30.
• Kim, Peter. Kim’s Surgery – New method of accurately assessing Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer margin. Journal of Cosmetic Surgery & Medicine 2010; 5(2): 12.

Published Chapters in Textbook

• Kim, Peter. “Prophylactic Z-Plasty to Prevent the Notch Deformity of the Helical Rim Following the Wedge Excision of the Ear.” Advanced Cosmetic Otoplasty. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, 2013. 539-541.
• Kim, Peter. “Various Applications of Retroauricular Advancement.” Advanced Cosmetic Otoplasty: Art, Science, and New Clinical Techniques (2013): 407.

Published articles on Cosmetic Surgery

• Kim P. Are Cosmetic Surgical Patients Satisfied? A Systematic Review of Evidence. Australasian Journal of Cosmetic Surgery 2008; 4(2): 16-21.
• Kim P, Kang KJ. T-Epicanthoplasty: New Surgical Treatment of Asian Mongolian Fold. Journal of Cosmetic Surgery & Medicine 2010;5(1): 58-61.
• Kim P. Ahn JT. A Simple technique in Creating the Double Eyelid in Asians Using Buried Suture technique and Chung’s Forcep. Journal of Cosmetic Surgery & Medicine 2010: 5(3); 20-24.
• Kim P, Jeong WH, Kim HS, Ahn JT. Analysis of perioperative blood loss following tumescent liposuction when lipoaspiration was performed without any delay after the tumescent infiltration. Journal of Cosmetic Surgery & Medicine
• Kim P. Ahn JT. Structured Non Surgical Asian Rhinoplasty. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal. 2012: 36(3); 698-703.
• Kim P, Wong CH. “V-Effect” Concept in Cosmetic Face Sculpting in Asians: An effective and minimally invasive Non Surgical Lower face contouring in young Asians. Journal of Cosmetic Surgery & Medicine 2013;7 (3): 16-21.
• Kim, Peter, and Chi Hong Wong. “Hyaluronidase Injection to Precisely Correct the ‘Bottoming Out’ Effect Following the HA Filler Rhinoplasty.” The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery 33, no. 4 (2016): 199-201.
• Tae Ahn J, Sang-Hui Kim P. Combined Sub-Brow Lift and Upper Blepharoplasty to Minimize the Supratarsal Fold Thickness and Lateral Hooding: A Concept and Review of Cases. The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. July 2022. doi:10.1177/07488068221100086.
• Kim PS, Ahn JT. Durable Suture Technique: A Simple and Versatile Nonsurgical Technique to Create/Reshape Double Eyelid in Asians. The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. 2023 Jan 6:07488068221148315.
• Getting surgery to ‘westernise’ your face (The Sydney Morning Herald)