Plastic Surgery San Diego
Listen: Watch: Find out what to expect during facelift recovery from day one—think swelling, elastic headbands, and being a princess for a week. Hear how long you’ll be looking like a “cute little q-tip” as Bri says, how Dr. Chao manages post-op pain, and why you’ll need to swap glamour for a stylish recovery hat […]
Listen: Watch: Everything you need to know about deep plane facelifts—yes, like Kris Jenner’s. Dr. Janet Chao and Bri debate why younger women are ditching filler and turning to facelifts (hello, Ozempic face), why the deep plane technique is the gold standard, and why “mini” facelifts are basically a waste of time. Don’t bother asking […]
Ever wonder how quickly you’ll see a difference after a deep plane facelift—and follow those improvements as they refine over the next 30 days? Dr. Janet Chao, a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon at Restore SD Plastic Surgery in San Diego, recently shared a patient’s healing journey on Instagram: first at one week, then again at […]
When we think about facelifts, we often focus on their ability to smooth wrinkles and tighten sagging skin—but what about changing the overall shape of your face? A facelift can change your face shape, but within natural limits. Here, La Jolla facial plastic surgeon Dr. Janet Chao explains how a facelift can subtly alter facial […]
Rhinoplasty, commonly known as a “nose job,” is one of the most sought-after cosmetic procedures, helping patients refine their nasal shape, enhance facial harmony, and even improve breathing issues. While the goals of rhinoplasty vary from person to person, one important distinction is the difference between traditional rhinoplasty and Asian rhinoplasty. At Restore SD Plastic […]
Listen: Watch: Dr. Janet Chao shares how she found her way to RestoreSD and discusses the procedures she’s the most passionate about. San Diego plastic surgeons Drs. Gallus & Chao cover: Daily Mail article:‘Catwoman’ Jocelyn Wildenstein dead at 84: Former billionaire was famed for extreme plastic surgery Links Meet San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Janet Chao […]
A brow lift, while not designed to directly address the upper eyelids, can often improve eyelid contours. However, if you have more significant eyelid drooping, you may be happier with a blepharoplasty. Here, Dr. Katerina Gallus and Dr. Janet Chao, the plastic surgeons La Jolla patients trust for harmonious, beautifully natural results, clarify how a […]
If you’re considering nasal surgery in San Diego or La Jolla, you may be wondering about the differences between rhinoplasty and septoplasty. While both surgeries involve the nose, they serve different purposes. In this blog post, our very own facial palstic surgeon Dr. Janet Chao will help you understand the key distinctions and provide insight […]
Are you considering rhinoplasty to enhance your facial harmony and achieve your ideal nose? At Restore SD Plastic Surgery in La Jolla, Dr. Janet Chao, a highly skilled facial plastic surgeon, specializes in rhinoplasty procedures that deliver natural-looking results tailored to your unique features. Whether you’re seeking to correct breathing issues or refine the shape […]
Many of the very first and most noticeable signs of facial aging occur at or around the eyes, particularly near the upper eyelids. As people grow older, the skin and muscles that surround the eyes tend to become droopy and lax. Moreover, fat deposits can begin accumulating just beneath the skin that lend to an […]
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