Chia Chi Kao, Dr

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0

Apr 11, 2025

Dr. Kao and his team are spectacular.

After having breast cancer, I underwent a double mastectomy in 2012. I wasn’t happy with my results and didn’t feel like myself anymore. I have my own waxing business in Connecticut called The Waxing Spot and on numerous occasions my clients expressed how unhappy they’ve been with their mastectomies and reconstruction results. Sharing this experience with so many of my clients made me realize we deserve to find doctors that can help us regain our confidence and happiness with ourselves. Around 2021, I began my search for possible doctors who could perform complex breast reconstruction surgery. However, with COVID and a fear that my body would be butchered again I held off on my surgery. Finally in 2024, my daughter helped find Dr. Kao.
During our consultation his confidence in how he could help me made me feel so comfortable and I finally booked my appointment for surgery. When I came to Santa Monica from Connecticut for my surgery their office was beautiful, welcoming, comfortable, and didn’t feel like you were coming in for an operation. The procedure went smoothly and afterwards I was given the best care by his team. Post-procedure they offered drainage massages, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and many other aftercare options. I healed amazingly and I have no scars at all. I am so happy with my results and the care Dr. Kao and his team have provided even after I’ve been home. This was a great experience and unbelievably worth it for the time and money.

Dr. Kao’s passion, talent and care has allowed me to regain my self-esteem which I had lost for over a decade. I can now look in the mirror and feel like myself again. I am forever grateful for the support my husband and daughter have provided as well as Dr. Kao’s blessed hands.

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