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James J. Chao, Dr

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8200, La Mesa Boulevard, San Diego County, La Mesa, CA 91942

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James J. Chao, MD, FACS is a board certified plastic surgeon and the CEO of Prime Plastic Surgery, Prime Med Spa and Oasis MD Lifestyle Healthcare. Dr. Chao is a fellowship trained hand and microvascular surgeon who specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the hand and upper extremity, aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery, body contour surgery, and the development of new technologies in the field of plastic surgery.

Dr. Chao has been the recipient of numerous prestigious state and national research awards. In addition, he holds multiple patents of novel devices for plastic and hand surgery. The ultimate goal of Dr. Chao’s research efforts is to pioneer new state of the art technologies for plastic surgery patients that are not available anywhere else.

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Procedures of James J. Chao, Dr (59)

Procedure Rank in La Mesa Rank in CA Rank in US
Image alt text MTF Body Contouring MTF body contouring gives transgender women a more traditionally feminine, hourglass shape.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 15 Ranked in US: 104
Image alt text Ear Repair Ear repair surgery helps patients achieve better facial aesthetics and improves their confidence and self-esteem by repairing and reshaping the earlobes.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 114 Ranked in US: 505
Image alt text Facial Implants A facial implant is a small device (made of silicon or another safe material) that plastic surgeon puts underneath your skin during surgery.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 307 Ranked in US: 1124
Image alt text Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 414 Ranked in US: 2044
Image alt text Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 77 Ranked in US: 2268
Image alt text Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 280 Ranked in US: 1119
Image alt text Lower Body Lift The lower body lift extends the tummy tuck incision completely around the lower torso, which allows surgeon to lift or resuspend the thighs and tighten the buttocks as well as to execute the traditional tummy tuck.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 240 Ranked in US: 896
Image alt text Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”
Ranked in La Mesa: 3 Ranked in CA: 323 Ranked in US: 1513
Image alt text Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.
Ranked in La Mesa: 3 Ranked in CA: 254 Ranked in US: 1233
Image alt text Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 221 Ranked in US: 2158
Image alt text Tummy Tuck Also known as an "abdominoplasty” this procedure reduces the size and shape of the abdomen by removing excess fat and skin.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 277 Ranked in US: 888
Image alt text Nipple Surgery Nipple reduction surgery involves decreasing the size of protruding or disproportionately large nipples and trimming excess tissue to create an aesthetically balanced breast.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 134 Ranked in US: 317
Image alt text Inverted Nipple Treatment The inverted nipple is a frequently encountered problem which can cause difficulties with breastfeeding, sexuality, and aesthetic dissatisfaction.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 60 Ranked in US: 134
Image alt text Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction surgery helps restore a more natural, symmetrical appearance of a breast that has been removed by a mastectomy or altered by a lumpectomy as part of breast cancer treatment.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 285 Ranked in US: 1361
Image alt text Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 371 Ranked in US: 1924
Image alt text Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 41 Ranked in US: 1601
Image alt text Eye Lift An eye lift is a surgical procedure that reduces bagginess from lower eyelids and removes excess skin from the upper eyelids.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 193 Ranked in US: 587
Image alt text Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 253 Ranked in US: 1117
Image alt text Areola Reduction Areola repositioning involves both the areola and the nipple being lifted and established in a natural position.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 156 Ranked in US: 518
Image alt text Transgender Surgery Transgender surgery is a surgical procedure by which a transgender person's physical appearance and function of their existing sexual characteristics are altered to resemble those socially associated with their identified gender.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 20 Ranked in US: 66
Image alt text CoolSculpting CoolSculpting body contouring treatments use cryolipolysis, or fat freezing, to target stubborn areas of fat without surgery.
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Image alt text Capsular Contracture Treatment Capsular contracture - the most common complication of breast implant surgery, happening for as many as 10% of patients, more often after implant revision surgery.
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Image alt text Pectoral Implants Pectoral implants are performed for several reasons, including to treat a congenital or acquired chest wall asymmetry or to enhance the appearance of the chest.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 6 Ranked in US: 211
Image alt text Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 375 Ranked in US: 1831
Image alt text Breast Asymmetry Correction Breast asymmetry correction surgery involves changing the size, shape or position of one of both the breasts to make the breasts more equal.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 120 Ranked in US: 349
Image alt text Tattoo Removal The "standard modality for tattoo removal" is the non-invasive removal of tattoo pigments using Q-switched lasers.
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Image alt text Latisse Latisse is an eyelash serum that boosts hair growth for longer, thicker, fuller lashes.
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Image alt text Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.
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Image alt text Vampire Facial Vampire facial combines microneedling with topical application of platelet-rich plasma derived from your own blood for a skin rejuvenation treatment that creates an overall improvement to skin texture and tone.
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Image alt text Buccal Fat Pad Removal (Cheek Narrowing) Buccal fat pad removal, also known as cheek fat removal or buccal lipectomy, is a surgery that removes excess fat pads from the cheeks to create a more contoured facial appearance. It is generally used to reduce chubby cheeks (“chipmunk cheeks”) that can be due to genetics or weight gain.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 5 Ranked in US: 146
Image alt text Pectoral Augmentation Pectoral augmentation is a procedure that can be performed to give the male the definition he's always desired in the chest region.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 4 Ranked in US: 227
Image alt text Facial Fat Transfer An injection procedure where fat is harvested from the abdomen using liposuction, purifying it, and then injecting it into the target areas of the face to create fullness and a younger appearance.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 175 Ranked in US: 663
Image alt text Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 310 Ranked in US: 1183
Image alt text Breast Fat Transfer A surgery where fat is removed from an area with fatty deposits via liposuction, purified, and then transferred via injection into the breasts to increase size and fullness.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 136 Ranked in US: 412
Image alt text Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 22 Ranked in US: 2301
Image alt text Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 228 Ranked in US: 806
Image alt text Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 14 Ranked in US: 2288
Image alt text Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.
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Image alt text Lip Augmentation Lip augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that can give you fuller, plumper lips.
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Image alt text Male Pectoral Implants Pectoral implants are body implants made of solid silicone.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 6 Ranked in US: 268
Image alt text Mini Facelift A mini facelift is an anti-aging surgery that focuses on sagging skin.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 198 Ranked in US: 657
Image alt text Forehead Reduction Forehead reduction surgery shortens the distance between your hairline and eyebrows by moving the scalp forward and positioning your hairline lower on your forehead.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 161 Ranked in US: 467
Image alt text Ear Pinning Cosmetic ear surgery is a type of plastic and reconstructive surgery that can improve the size, shape, or position of the outer ear by reshaping the cartilage.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 226 Ranked in US: 1040
Image alt text Belly Button Surgery Belly button surgery is a minor surgical procedure that changes the shape, size, and often the position of your navel.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 124 Ranked in US: 194
Image alt text Revision Rhinoplasty A rhinoplasty revision is a surgical procedure that aims to correct undesired results or complications that arise after an initial rhinoplasty.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 154 Ranked in US: 524
Image alt text Buttock Surgery A "butt lift" or "gluteoplasty" removes excess skin from the buttocks and provides a naturally lifted and firmer appearance.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 139 Ranked in US: 369
Image alt text Male Chest Enhancement Male chest enhancement procedures are used to enhance the appearance of the pectoral muscles by adding volume or removing excess surrounding fat.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 50 Ranked in US: 132
Image alt text Double Eyelid Surgery Double eyelid surgery is a procedure to create a crease in the upper eyelid of someone who doesn’t have one or has one that’s poorly defined.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 219 Ranked in US: 346
Image alt text Brazilian Butt Lift Also known as a “Fat Transfer to Buttock” or “BBL”, this procedure uses liposuction to remove fat pockets from undesired areas for insertion into the buttocks for a more lifted and enhanced look. Includes two areas of liposuction.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 189 Ranked in US: 889
Image alt text Jaw Contouring Jaw contouring is a popular procedure for slimming the jawline and creating a more balanced facial profile.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 141 Ranked in US: 148
Image alt text Post-Bariatric Body Contouring Body contouring following massive weight loss are procedures performed by plastic surgeons to eliminate and/or reduce excess post-bariatric surgery.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 71 Ranked in US: 249
Image alt text Buttock Implants A butt augmentation procedure that places implants to enhance the size and shape of the buttocks.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 78 Ranked in US: 151
Image alt text Upper Blepharoplasty A surgical procedure that targets fatty deposits and saggy skin above the eye and on the upper eyelid. Contributes to a younger appearance and in some patients can improve their field of vision.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 133 Ranked in US: 185
Image alt text Vaser Liposuction Vaser liposuction is a surgical fat-removal procedure that uses ultrasonic vibration to break up unwanted fat and free it from the surrounding tissue before it’s sucked out through a hollow tube, called a cannula.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 154 Ranked in US: 504
Image alt text Arm Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the arms.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 148 Ranked in US: 446
Image alt text Laser Liposuction Laser liposuction is an FDA-approved, minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses laser energy to liquefy fat cells before they’re suctioned out through a thin tube called a cannula.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 60 Ranked in US: 285
Image alt text Mastectomy A mastectomy is a surgical procedure that removes one or both breasts, usually to treat or prevent breast cancer.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 29 Ranked in US: 50
Image alt text Breast Reduction A procedure that removes excess skin and breast tissue that may cause saggy breasts or physical symptoms.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 127 Ranked in US: 213
Image alt text Pec Implants Pec implants are gel or solid silicone implants for men that are surgically inserted to create the appearance of more highly developed chest muscles.
Ranked in La Mesa: 1 Ranked in CA: 2 Ranked in US: 19
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James J. Chao, Dr

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.2 8 reviews

8200, La Mesa Boulevard, San Diego County, La Mesa, CA 91942

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