Plastic Surgery San Diego
Eyelid lifts have become a hot topic in both aesthetic medicine and pop culture. From Instagram comments to celebrity news sites, there’s growing speculation around A-listers like Emma Stone, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lawrence, and Nina Dobrev, with fans and critics alike discussing the possibility of small, surgical tweaks to their eye areas. But […]
Listen: Watch: Learn just what to expect during rhinoplasty recovery, from when the cast comes off and how you’ll look and feel in those early weeks to the stages of seeing your results shine through. Expect major swelling and a slow reveal. Final results can take up to a year, so patience is key. Trust […]
Listen: Watch: Rhinoplasty: it’s not about fitting a mold—it’s about harmony and function. Since “natural” means something different to everyone, Dr. Chao and Bri discuss how she sets expectations before nose surgery. On the technical side, Dr. Chao shares how she borrows cartilage (even frozen rib!) to fix broken noses, why honoring ethnic features matters […]
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 […]
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