Profile of Albert W Chow, Dr

Albert W. Chow, M.D., is a triple board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in San Francisco, renowned for his talent, experience, and dedication. Dr. Chow performs a full range of advanced facial cosmetics techniques including specialized procedures for patients of Asian descent such as rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), and facelift, as well as breast augmentation. He believes in providing his patients with uncompromising care in accordance with the highest standards of safety and professionalism. Dr. Chow's goal is to help his patients look their best through individualized treatment using tested techniques and the most advanced technology.

Dr. Chow was chosen for an American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship position at the University of Cincinnati, where he taught plastic surgery residents and medical students. Under the guidance of a renowned facial cosmetic surgeon, he performed hundreds of operations and perfected his skills.

Dr. Chow proceeded to complete his residency training in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the prestigious University of Louisville Medical Center. While there, he worked directly with one of the most respected plastic surgeons in the field and with the team of surgeons who performed the first hand transplant in the United States. In San Francisco, Dr. Chow was hired at what is now UCSF Zuckerberg Hospital as the head of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, teaching fellows, residents, and medical students for 5 years before starting his own private practice.

Procedures of Albert W Chow, Dr ⁽⁸⁾

Procedure	Rank in San Francisco	Rank in CA	Rank in US
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in San Francisco: 27	Ranked in CA: 117	Ranked in US: 804
Chemical Peels A chemical peel uses an acidic solution applied to the skin to remove damaged top layers, speed cell turnover, and boost collagen growth for a brighter, more even-toned complexion.	Ranked in San Francisco: 18	Ranked in CA: 46	Ranked in US: 369
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 Francisco: 15	Ranked in CA: 241	Ranked in US: 1221
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 Francisco: 17	Ranked in CA: 178	Ranked in US: 858
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in San Francisco: 15	Ranked in CA: 207	Ranked in US: 1055
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in San Francisco: 5	Ranked in CA: 229	Ranked in US: 1163
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 San Francisco: 8	Ranked in CA: 133	Ranked in US: 721
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 San Francisco: 7	Ranked in CA: 141	Ranked in US: 481