Asia Pacific Plastic Surgery – Hawaii 96814
Name: Asia Pacific Plastic Surgery – Hawaii
Display name: Asia Pacific Plastic Surgery – Hawaii
Mission: For patients considering plastic surgery in Honolulu, Hawaii, finding a trustworthy practice is an important first step. Led by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Shim Ching, our talented staff is dedicated to providing men and women with a superior experience and results that exceed their expectations.
Website: https://www.drshimching.com/
Office hours: Mon: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tue: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tue: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Phone: (808) 431-3824
Twilio phone: (808) 431-3824
Address: 1401 S Beretania St., Ste. 888, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 96814
City: Honolulu
State: Hawaii
Country code: US
Postal code: 96814
Phone: (808) 585-8855
Neighborhood: Makiki/Lower/ Punchbowl/Tantalus
Country: USA
GPS coordinates on map: 21.29956,-157.839408
Treatments:
- Botox
- Cheek Lift
- Neck Lift
- Juvederm
- Facelift
- Lower Facelift
- Restylane
- Radiesse
- Rhinoplasty
- Sculptra
- Breast Lift
- Cheek Augmentation
- Tattoo Removal
- Laser Hair Removal
- Laser Resurfacing
- Breast Reduction
- Chemical Peel
- Liposuction
- Butt Augmentation
- Brazilian Butt Lift
- Tumescent Liposuction
- Liposculpture
- Dermabrasion
- Facial Fat Transfer
- LED Light Therapy
- Eyelid Surgery
- Tummy Tuck
- Brow Lift
- IPL
- Teeth Whitening
- Hair Transplant
- Facial
- Dysport
- Labiaplasty
- Nonsurgical Nose Job
- Chin Implant
- Gynecomastia Surgery
- Ear Surgery
- Breast Reconstruction
- Lipoma Removal
- Breast Implants
- Arm Lift
- Thigh Lift
- Latisse
- Double Eyelid Surgery
- Breast Implant Removal
- Lip Fillers
- Mini Tummy Tuck
- Chin Liposuction
- Butt Lift
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Revision Rhinoplasty
- Lip Lift
- Genioplasty
- Septoplasty
- Skin Tightening
- Hair Loss Treatment
- Mommy Makeover
- Dermal Fillers
- Breast Augmentation
- Laser Liposuction
- Fractional Laser
- Earlobe Repair
- Belotero
- Xeomin
- CoolSculpting
- Ultherapy
- Derma Roller
- Buccal Fat Removal
- Lip Surgery
- Breast Implant Revision
- Tummy Tuck Revision
- Asian Rhinoplasty
- Male Tummy Tuck
- Cellulaze
- Strattice
- PicoSure
- Botox for Migraines
- Voluma
- Belly Button Surgery
- Breast Fat Transfer
- Breast Lift with Implants
- Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
- FUE Hair Transplant
- Vaginal Rejuvenation
- Facial Feminization Surgery
- Calf Reduction
- Volbella
- Ptosis Surgery
- Forehead Reduction
- Clitoral Hood Reduction
- Deep Plane Facelift
- Cellfina
- Restylane Silk
- ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplant
- Microneedling
- PRP for Hair Loss
- Facelift Revision
- Liposuction Revision
- Eyebrow Transplant
- Transgender Facial Feminization Surgery
- Feminizing Top Surgery
- Masculinizing Top Surgery
- Jaw Reduction
- Adam’s Apple Reduction
- Kybella
- ThermiVa
- Restylane Lyft
- Gastric Balloon
- Orbera Gastric Balloon
- Breast Reconstruction Revision
- Dimple Surgery
- Natrelle Breast Implants
- SAFELipo
- Abdominal Etching
- Silhouette InstaLift
- Vollure
- Diastasis Recti Repair
- Hand Rejuvenation
- HydraFacial
- Restylane Refyne
- Restylane Defyne
- Labia Puffing
- PRP Injections
- SkinMedica
- SkinCeuticals
- Hip Augmentation
- truSculpt
- DefenAge
- Botox for TMJ
- Beard Transplant
- Botox for Gummy Smile
- SkinPen
- Chin Filler
- TempSure Envi
- Breast Reconstruction with Fat Transfer
- Lymphatic Massage
- Botox for Hyperhidrosis
- Transgender Body Contouring
- Areola Reduction Surgery
- Nipple Reduction
- Inverted Nipple Surgery
- Butt Implant Removal
- Capsular Contracture Treatment
- Emsella
- Cheekbone Reduction
- Vampire Facial
- PlasmaPen
- truFlex
- Canthoplasty
- Aquagold
- Lip Threading
- Restylane Kysse
- Opus Plasma
- Glacial Rx
- Ellacor
- AviClear
- Glo2Facial
RealSelf Info
Profile created: Apr 15, 2018
Profile modified: Nov 21, 2023
Business type: Medical Spa
Is national account: 0
Review count: 106
Rating: 4.5
Rating time spent: 4
Rating answered questions: 5
Rating bedside manner: 5
Rating after care: 4
Rating payment process: 5
Rating wait times: 5
Rating courtesy: 5
Rating responsiveness: 5
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Realself network status: candidate
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Doctors
Name: Shim Ching, MD
Statement: At Asia Pacific Plastic Surgery, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Shim Ching is committed to patient care, offering advanced plastic surgery techniques to patients in the Honolulu, HI area.
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2003
Rating: 4.5
Staff
Name: LESLIE FAY AGUSTIN
Position: Receptionist
Biography: Leslie is our lead receptionist. Leslie brings with her many years of customer service experience. She was born and raised in Kalihi and loves outdoor activities, especially hiking. Leslie also enjoys socializing with her friends and meeting new people. Her mother is her number one inspiration because she taught her to never give up on what you love to do.
Name: KERI CHOY
Position: Patient Care Coordinator
Biography: Patient coordinator Keri has been with Dr. Ching since 2013. Early on, Keri realized that she had a passion for uplifting and motivating others which led her to pursue a BA degree from the University of Colorado and obtained a certification as a wellness consultant. Upon returning home to Hawaii, Keri decided to use her acquired knowledge and experience in sales and marketing. She is a devoted mother of 2 but still stays true to her guilty pleasures of dark chocolate and travel. The crème de la crème of her existence is to build lasting memories with her husband and family. Keri believes that life is an adventure.
Name: HEKILI SPENCER
Position: Patient Care Coordinator
Biography: Patient coordinator Hekili is one of our newest additions to the practice in this role. Joining us at the end of 2018, she brought with her more than 11 years of sales experience in cosmetic dentistry and plastic surgery. Her eagerness to constantly learn new things, along with her contagious laughter, makes it a joy to work with her. Hekili is not shy about meeting new people and will always start a conversation. Travel and every form of the arts keep her interests piqued. Healthy living is high on her list, as well as spending time with her 3 children, along with family. Hekili’s favorite quote is, “Stop looking for happiness in the same place you lost it.”
Name: JENNEL MEMBRERE, CMA
Position: Medical Assistant
Biography: Medical assistant Jennel is our one and only ThermiVa Technician and CoolSculpting® Specialist. She rejuvenates lady parts and lavishes everyone with a slimmer summer body—all year long. She’s been working at Asia Pacific Plastic Surgery since 2015 and has treated many of our patients with expert care and outstanding results. Prior to that, she attended Heald College and received her associate degree in medical assisting in 2009. She previously worked at a skin cancer dermatology office where she gained knowledge in skin care and cosmetic laser treatments. In her spare time, Jennel enjoys shopping for great deals, going on food adventures, and binge-watching Netflix and reality T.V. shows. Jennel says, “No worry, no rush, just flow. Rushing things ruins things.”
Name: KRISTINE VADISIRISAK, CMA
Position: Surgical Technician
Biography: Kristine, our lead surgical technician, has been with Dr. Ching since 2016. Kristine wears many hats; she is his right-hand woman when it comes to all minor surgeries and regularly makes appearances to assist with general surgeries as needed. When she is not handing Dr. Ching a scalpel, she is at his side documenting his work via social media. Kristine is a graduate of Honolulu Heald College with an Associate of Science degree. She is a mother of 1 son who is the light of her life that brings her joy and laughter. Kristine enjoys spending time with family and relaxing in the comfort of her home. As the saying goes, “Life is like a camera; you focus on what’s important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don’t work out, take another shot.”
Name: TERA EMBRY, CST
Position: Surgical Technician
Biography: Tera, our lead surgical technologist, has been assisting Dr. Ching in the operating room since 2014. She has been a certified surgical technologist for 24 years. Tera brings with her a great deal of experience in areas like cardiac trauma and general surgery, and now loves being able to put that experience to work for patients at Asia Pacific Plastic Surgery. Tera moved to Oahu from Kentucky in 2010 and is a proud mother of a doctor-in-training at Stanford Medical School. When not in surgery, she can be found binge-watching shows on Netflix and spending quality time with friends and family. Her favorite inspirational quote is by R.S. Grey: “She believed she could, so she did.”
Name: MIE MIYAZAKI
Position: Aesthetician
Biography: Mie is one of our estheticians and a patient coordinator for our Japanese-speaking patients. She has been working for Dr. Ching since 2007. Mie was born and raised in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. She moved to Hawaii in 1999 and has a son in high school. Mie says that she has a sweet tooth. She loves to eat chocolate, donuts, cookies, and cake. To balance her diet, she packs a healthy salad and fruits for lunch every day. She gets through every day by going with the flow. She believes in doing what you need to do and your wishes will come true.
Name: TRISHA PEREIRA, RN
Position: Registered Nurse
Biography: Trisha is our lead operating room nurse and our patients’ advocate during surgery. She strives to keep the operating room running smoothly, safely, and efficiently. Trisha graduated from Hawaii Pacific University with a Bachelor of Science in nursing in 2008 and then started full time as an RN at the Queens Medical Center–Punchbowl in the oncology unit. Her nursing background includes 10 years in oncology in both inpatient and outpatient settings administering chemotherapy. Trisha enjoys the challenge in the ever-changing field of cosmetic surgery. She was born and raised in Kahalu’u and currently lives in Waimanalo. She married her husband, Jayson, in 2009 and has 4 daughters. When not working, Trisha enjoys lifting weights, boxing, and going to the beach with her family. She also enjoys traveling with her husband, baking, and eating Hawaiian food (poke and sushi).
Name: GRACE LIU, MD
Position: Staff
Biography: Dr. Liu is our lead anesthesiologist. She provides general anesthesia for our lovely surgical patients. Dr. Liu was born and raised in Hawaii and went to UH Manoa for her undergrad and John A. Burns School of Medicine. She did her anesthesiology residency at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Liu loves animals. She has 4 fur babies at home: 3 pit bulls and a terrier. She and her husband just welcomed their daughter Addison James to the world in January 2019. She loves to run and attend yoga sculpt classes in her free time. Dr. Liu is inspired by the hardworking and committed team at Asia Pacific Plastic Surgery. She loves being a part of a driven and motivated staff that puts patient care as their utmost priority.
Name: LORENE GLISSON, RN
Position: Registered Nurse
Biography: Lorene, also known as Lo, is the director of nursing here at Asia Pacific Plastic Surgery. Her primary role is the management of all clinical operations of the surgery center to ensure that all general anesthesia cases are done safely and effectively. Lo has been with Dr. Ching since the beginning of 2012. She has been a nurse for more than 15 years, with experience working in telemetry, ICU, ER, and perioperative settings. With her many specialties, the surgical arena has always been her passion. Lo was born and raised in Waimanalo, on the Windward Coast of Oahu, and currently resides in Pearl City.
Practice’s answers
Question
Answer Header & Date
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What should I do to camalflage my Poland Syndrome with mild Pectus/Sunken chest without implants? 39 yea
Poland’s syndrome reconstruction
Oct 10, 2019
Oct 10, 2019
Fat grafting would be the best and most natural option for you. You seem quite slim and may need to gain weight for the procedure. A surgeon could consider submuscular and intramuscular fat grafting, as well as fat grafting to the breast as well to give you the best symmetry and result. Please seek and experienced, board certified plastic surgeon for your surgery.
Suggestions for implants for bodybuilder? Saline or silicone? Under or over pec? 36yrs, 5’2, 135lbs, mus
Implants for bodybuilder
Aug 28, 2019
Aug 28, 2019
Thanks for your question. You really should have implants over the muscle. Animation deformity, or movement of the muscle while flexing your pectoral muscles, is the main issue that women who have your hobby would want to avoid. I believe the subfascial position is best. A surgeon could go through your current breast lift scars. A firmer implant such as the Natrelle Cohesive implants would be a good choice as they ripple less and there is an increased risk for rippling when implan…
Is it possible to have a inner thigh lift with scar under buttocks instead of down the middle of thigh
Thigh Lift
Jun 15, 2019
Jun 15, 2019
It is definitely possible to hide the scar in the groin crease and the buttock crease. Less skin is removed with this approach in comparison with the vertical scar along the thigh, but the scar is much better hidden. We generally recommend Thermiva instead of a vaginoplasty. Thermiva is non surgical, painless and has no risk. It works well for tightening both the inside and outside.Aloha,Shim Ching, MD
What procedure do you recommend for an Asian nose with hanging alar and retracted columella?
Asian Rhinoplasty
Apr 9, 2019
Apr 9, 2019
In your situation, a limited procedure such as an alar base reduction, would not be enough to address your concerns. Typically in Asian Rhinoplasty, the bridge is raised, the tip is reshaped/projected and the alar base is narrowed. I feel you would need all of these maneuvers to achieve an optimal result. Please seek a board certified surgeon with sufficient experience in Asian Rhinoplasty
Is a FUE transplant possible for a Norwood 7?
Norwood 7 FUE
Mar 4, 2019
Mar 4, 2019
Thanks for your question! FUE hair restoration is definitely possible in your situation, but it will take a significant commitment in terms of time and cost. You may not get as full a result as your wish photos, but your result will be acceptable, especially if you can adopt a style where the hair is longer on the top of the head.
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