Dr. Khiem D. Lai, MD, DABFP, MMed, MSurg (Aesthetic)

Plastic Surgeon

12502 Brookhurst Street Garden Grove CA, 92840 Show map

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Dr. Lai is a master aesthetic plastic surgeon at Garden Grove Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery in Orange County, California. He has formal education and trainings with Masters' degrees in both aethetic medicine and aesthetic plastic surgery. He is also a Diplomate of American Board of Family Practice. He considers himself a generalist in all the specialties that he has been trained. He is still learning more about the art and science of surgery and is now commited to doing aesthetic surgery.

Education and Training

California State University Long Beach B.S. in Biochemistry 1995

California State University Long Beach Health Care Administration Master of Science Program 2001

Queen Mary, University of London School of Medicine and Dentistry Post-graduate Diploma in Clinical Dermatology Program 2009

Instituto de Estudios Superiores en Medicina Master’s Degree in Aesthetic Surgery 2017

TECH Universidad Tecnologica, Mexico/Spain Professional Master’s Degree in Aesthetic Medicine 2003

TECH Universidad Tecnologica Professional Master’s Degree in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2023

Ross University School of Medicine MD 1999

Board Certification

American Board of Family Practice—2004-2011

BLS

ACLS

Provider Details

Male Spanish, German, Vietnamese

Dr. Khiem D. Lai, MD, DABFP, MMed, MSurg (Aesthetic)

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Is eye pain normal after rhinoplasty?
Eye pain is never normal. You should visit your opthalmologist. I do not think rhinoplasty has caused your eye pain but I don't what have been done and how your surgeon did it. You can go ask him what he think may possibly make the eye swelling or some nerves or blood vessels that come from the face and the nose. Sorry I can't really answer your question. It may cause your eye pain but very unlikely. So check within your doctors since they can exam your eyes. Thank you for your question. READ MORE
Is local anesthesia used for eyelid plastic surgery?
Some surgeons may do eyelid surgery under general anesthesia, especially when it is combined with other surgical procedures. It can be under local anesthesia, and usually it is. I do it under local anesthesia and some sedation as needed. READ MORE
Does a chin implant leave a scar?
Yes, any surgery will leave a scar. We can only place it where it is not so obvious. With chin implant you can make the incision inside your mouth. It may cause more problems just like you go to a dentist and have some surgical procedures that need to cut through the soft tissues since we have to cut to the bone. But you can do it through the skin. READ MORE
Is blepharoplasty safe?
Yes, it safe. Since we only remove the redundant skin, sometimes a bit of fat, it should not affect the vision; but uncontrolled bleeding may cause serious adverse consequences. Most of the complications I have seen is too much skin removed and the aesthetic expectation. So just consult the surgeon and he or she can tell you if your expectation can be achieved. READ MORE
Can you get rid of fat under the chin?
Yes, you can do it with liposuction. Still you you have the skin remained. If it shrink, you will have a good result, but you may see it still there because of the sagging skin under your chin may need to be removed too. READ MORE
Can eye bags return after blepharoplasty?
When you treat the eye bags, if you remove the fat, it will not be returned. The problem is either you still have some skin remained than it should be removed, but more likely you have tissue loss, including the fat around there, and loosing sagging down muscles. So removing the fat may not help. READ MORE
Can I speed up my facelift recovery?
Thank you for your question. I don't know your health condition and what facelift techniques your surgeon did and how he did the dressing. Just follow your surgeon's postoperative instructions. Take the medicines you were prescribed. My advice now is just eat nutritious meals and do daily activities as tolerated. Every person recovers differently; to be honest you can't do much to speed up the healing process but to prevent the problems. READ MORE
Is eyelid plastic surgery permanent?
Hi Thank you for your question. It depends on your skin and soft tissue under your eyelid skin. Every person is different. You are unique the way you body changes with time. We all lose skin elasticity and fat and muscles under the skin in the process of aging. When you remove the relatively redundant skin, your look improves but the aging process continues and you may need to fill the deficit area to look more like you when you are younger. You know, nothing is permanent. So it is your choice to do it earlier to look better for a time after the the procedure is done. You will be happy if you don't expect a dramatic improvement (you may get it if your case favors the outcome). I need to see you to give you my opinion for your specific case. I just give you a general explanation. So consult your surgeon about your case. Be healthy first! READ MORE
What is the best procedure to tighten the neck?
Thank you for your question. It depends on your condition. There is no best necklift procedure for everyone. You should consult your surgeon telling him or her what you are concerned about and he or she can explain to you what he can do for you to improve it. I do need to see you before I can tell you if I can improve your look and what procedure I will do to get the outcome. As any medical treatment, diagnosis is the first step then see if we treat it using what's available. Be healthy first! READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Face and Body Surgeryskills in skin cancer surgery and facial reconstruction with skin grafts and local flaps

Faculty Titles & Positions

Locum Physician Delta Locum Tenens, Dallas, Texas 2007 - Present
Per-diem Physician Kaiser Permanente Southern California Permanente Medical Group 2007 - 2010
Center, Las Vegas, Nevada R Concentra Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada 2002 - 2003
Analytical Chemist Stason Pharmaceuticals, Irvine, California 1994 - 1995

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
European College of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery
American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine
National Association of Cosmetic Physicians
American Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Association of Public Health Physicians
American Medical Association
American Geriatrics Society
American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine

Dr. Khiem D. Lai, MD, DABFP, MMed, MSurg (Aesthetic)'s Practice location

Khiem D. Lai, MD, Garden Grove, California

12502 Brookhurst Street -
Garden Grove, CA 92840

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New patients: 714-590-1949

https://gardengroveaestheticsurgery.com

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Get to know Plastic Surgeon Dr. Khiem D. Lai, who serves patients in Garden Grove, California.

A master aesthetic physician and surgeon, Dr. Lai is the owner of Garden Grove Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery in California. With a commitment to excellence and a diverse skill set, he offers a comprehensive range of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.

Dr. Lai possesses formal education and training in both aesthetic medicine and aesthetic plastic surgery, complemented by numerous postgraduate medical training courses and workshops in the United States and internationally. Despite not being a US residency-trained plastic surgeon, he has acquired a comprehensive education and extensive training in dermatologic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery, incorporating essential skills into his aesthetic work. Utilizing knowledge of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, he enhances results in facial rejuvenation procedures.

Specializing in a wide range of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, Dr. Lai showcases expertise in various areas of interest. In the realm of laser treatments, he employs Nd:YAG/KTP Laser for non-ablative skin rejuvenation, acne treatment, hair removal, and addressing pigmented and vascular lesions. Additionally, he utilizes CO2 Laser for fractional skin resurfacing. His proficiency extends to Thermage® RF for skin tightening and Zerona® for body contouring.

In the realm of non-surgical facial rejuvenation, Dr. Lai offers Mesotherapy, Botox/Dermal fillers, and Laser/Fractional CO2 treatments. He is skilled in performing medical facelifts and PRP Plasmajuv, as well as medical rhinoplasty.

Moreover, his expertise encompasses aesthetic facial surgery, including procedures such as blepharoplasty, browlift, rhinoplasty, facial implants, facelift, neck lift, liposculpting, and fat grafting. In the realm of reconstructive facial surgery, Dr. Lai employs techniques such as local flaps and grafts to achieve optimal results.

His proficiency extends to aesthetic breast surgery, covering augmentation, reduction, and breast lift procedures. Furthermore, he excels in body contouring surgery, offering liposuction and fat grafting, as well as lipoabdominoplasty.

Born and raised in Saigon, South Vietnam, Dr. Lai initially pursued studies at the Institute of Financing and Accounting before fleeing the communist regime as a boat person. After arriving in the United States, he immersed himself in learning German while awaiting reunification with his family in Southern California. Driven by a passion for learning, he pursued studies in Math and Science at Community Colleges, initially aiming for a Degree in Electrical Engineering. However, his calling to become a healer redirected him toward a vocation in medicine. Adapting his major to Chemistry and Biochemistry at California State University Long Beach, he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry before working as an analytical chemist in the pharmaceutical industry.

Dr. Lai’s journey continued with a Medical Degree from Ross University School of Medicine and a subsequent Master of Science Program in Healthcare Administration at California State University Long Beach. Following residency in family practice at the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Las Vegas, he returned to Orange County to practice family medicine. His interest in aesthetic medicine sparked during its early stages, leading him to explore lasers and injections for facial rejuvenation.

Recognizing additional possibilities, Dr. Lai pursued further education, including a Post-graduate Diploma Program in Clinical Dermatology at Queen Mary University of London School of Medicine and Dentistry. Practical skills in skin cancer surgery and facial reconstruction with skin grafts and local flaps were acquired during his time in Australia. Dr. Lai capped his educational journey with a Master’s Degree in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery from the Instituto de Estudios Superiores en Medicina, one of the pioneering programs in aesthetic surgery at the time.

Dedicated to continuous improvement, Dr. Lai is committed to aesthetic surgery as both a clinician and performer. Grateful to the patients who have contributed to his ongoing learning, he never ceases to enhance his craftsmanship.

Aesthetic surgery is a central component of plastic surgery and includes facial and body aesthetic surgery. Plastic surgeons use cosmetic surgical principles in all reconstructive surgical procedures as well as isolated operations to improve overall appearance.

Beyond his medical pursuits, Dr. Lai finds joy in playing guitar and electronic music, engaging in drawing and paper folding, exploring arts and crafts, and delving into interests such as cognitive neuroscience and linguistics. A multilingual individual, he has ventured to numerous places, yet Orange County is where he calls home and lives happily.