Profile of Victor Chung, Dr

Before board-certified otolaryngologist Dr. Victor Chung became a facial plastic surgeon, he was a dedicated student and intuitive surgical resident learning the nuances of surgery through rigorous hands-on training. Get a complete picture of Dr. Chung's impressive credentials here and learn why he is earning a reputation as a top facial plastic surgeon in La Jolla and the greater San Diego area.

With an undergraduate degree from Yale University and a medical degree from Tufts University, Dr. Chung is no stranger to high standards. His rigorous educational background has amply prepared him to meet the demands of his patients here in San Diego. In addition to his degrees, Dr. Chung completed a number of years of additional training in the form of internships, residencies, and fellowships:

General Surgery/Otolaryngology Internship at Tufts Medical Center
Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery Residency at Tufts Medical Center (Chief Resident for 2 years)
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at University of Illinois-Chicago

Professional Affiliations

Dr. Chung maintains active memberships in several important professional organizations. In most cases, membership is entirely voluntary and is a valuable way for physicians to keep themselves informed of some of the newest and most important discoveries in their fields. Dr. Chung's memberships include:

American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Triological Society
American Rhinologic Society

Dr. Chung is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

Procedures of Victor Chung, Dr ⁽³⁰⁾

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Xeomin Xeomin is an injectable neurotoxin that temporarily relaxes muscles to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles created by dynamic facial movements, such as smiling, frowning, or raising your eyebrows.	Ranked in San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
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 San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Dysport Dysport is an injectable neuromodulator that smooths lines and wrinkles for up to four months.	Ranked in San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
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.	Ranked in San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Rejuvenation Facial rejuvenation is a cosmetic treatment which aims to restore a youthful appearance to the human face.	Ranked in San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
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 San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Mohs Surgery Mohs surgery is a surgical technique used to treat skin cancer.	Ranked in San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
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 San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Restylane The Restylane product line of injectable fillers temporarily adds volume to plump lips, lift cheeks, smooth wrinkles, fill in scars and under-eye hollows, and rejuvenate aging hands.	Ranked in San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
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 San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
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 San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
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 San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Septoplasty A procedure that corrects a deviated septum. It often corrects breathing problems and is sometimes performed with a rhinoplasty.	Ranked in San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Juvederm Juvéderm injected beneath the skin, the gel-like substance instantly helps smooth lines and wrinkles, soften creases, enhance facial contours, and restore lost volume.	Ranked in San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Wrinkle Treatment There are lots of different treatments for wrinkles.	Ranked in San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Soft Tissue Fillers Soft tissue fillers add volume to the targeted area, smoothing skin and lessening the prominence of wrinkles.	Ranked in San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Scalp & Skull Reconstruction The scalp & skull are reconstructed with a radial forearm fasciocutaneous free flap with anastomosis to the superficial temporal vessels.	Ranked in San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Belotero Belotero is an injectable hyaluronic acid filler that’s FDA-approved to smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, like marionette lines and nasolabial folds.	Ranked in San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Dermabrasion Dermabrasion is an intensive skin-resurfacing procedure performed by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.	Ranked in San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Voluma Voluma is more dense and perfect for adding volume to the face; such as for cheek or midface augmentation.	Ranked in San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Fat Injections Fat injection, transfers fat from areas in which you have excess fat and injects it into areas that may be lacking in volume, such as your face, hands, breasts or buttocks.	Ranked in San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Juvederm Ultra Juvederm Ultra is primarily used to treat medium-depth wrinkles, such as nasolabial folds and marionette lines, smooth out depressed scars, and enhance lips.	Ranked in San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
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 San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Asian Rhinoplasty An asian rhinoplasty is a variation of rhinoplasty surgery that’s performed on someone of Asian descent, to change the appearance of their nose.	Ranked in San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
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 San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
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 San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
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 San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US: