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Surgeons named on the site

Dr. Charlie ChenDr. Charlie Chen is a San Diego Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon serving the San Diego area.

Certifications and memberships stated

Certified by the American Board of Plastic SurgeryBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon by American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, The Aesthetic SocietyHe furthered his training by completing an aesthetic surgery fellowship in Charlotte, NC as the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Endorsed Fellow.
Fellowship training statedHe furthered his training by completing an aesthetic surgery fellowship in Charlotte, NC as the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Endorsed Fellow.

Procedures and techniques named

Blepharoplasty: specializes in double eyelid surgery for Asian patientsBlepharoplasty improves droopy upper and lower eyelids to make your eyes look more youthful and more energetic. Dr. Chen specializes in Blepharoplasty for Asian patients to help create a double eyelid.
Blepharoplasty: upper removes excess skin, muscle, fatFor upper blepharoplasty, this surgery involves removing the excess skin above your eyelid crease. This may also involve removing some of the underlying muscle and fat if they are promient.
Blepharoplasty: outpatient, local or general anesthesia, 30-60 minBoth upper and lower blepharoplasty surgeries are performed as an outpatient surgery, and they may performed under local or general anesthesia. The procedure takes around 30 minutes to an hour to complete.
Breast augmentation: implant shape, firmness, projection customizedBreast augmentation helps increase the size and shape of the breast. With the latest technology of implants, the specific type of breast implant shape, firmness, and projection can be customized to your goals and desires.
Breast augmentation: customized to patient goalsUnlike previous generation of breast implants, breast augmentation these days should be customized to your goals.
Breast lift: general anesthesia, outpatient, 1-3 hoursA breast lift is performed under general anesthesia and is an outpatient procedure. The procedure takes about one to three hours, depending on size of your breasts and whether implants are placed.
Breast lift: approach based on sagging degree, preference, body shapeThere are different approaches when performing a breast lift. During your consultation, Dr. Chen will discuss the best treatment based on the degree of sagging, patient preference, and body shape.
Mini Tummy TuckIf most of the excess skin or laxity is along the lower, central abdominal area, a mini tummy tuck is effective in directly addressing that area while keeping incision to a minimum.
Tummy tuck: abdominoplasty, general anesthesia, 2-3 hours outpatientAbdominoplasty is performed under general anesthesia and is an outpatient procedure. The procedure can take between two to three hours.
Tummy tuck: drains placed, drainless option available, compression garmentDrains will be placed to help remove excess fluid and will be removed at one of your post-operative visits; certain patients may be candidates for drainless abdominoplasty. A compression garment will be worn to help your body adjust to its new contours.

Financing

Financing offeredFinancing options available

Languages

Mandarin spoken (as stated)In addition to English, Dr. Chen is fluent in Mandarin and Taiwanese.

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