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Dr. Bruce Thuyenmy Chau, DO

Accepting New Patients

(63 Ratings)

Specializes in: Plastic Surgery

Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (1984)

Professional interests include: lip lift, eyelid surgery, Vaser liposuction, and more.

27901 Woodward Avenue Suite 100
Berkley, MI 48072

(313) 356-8786

Dr. Bruce Thuyenmy Chau, DO is a plastic surgeon in Berkley, MI specializing in plastic surgery. He graduated from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in 1984 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. Bruce Thuyenmy Chau, DO is affiliated with Ascension Providence Hospital, Ascension and CHAU PLASTIC SURGERY PC.

Office Locations

Address:

27901 Woodward Avenue Suite 100
Berkley, MI 48072

Some issues Dr. Bruce Thuyenmy Chau, DO can help you with:

Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.

There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.

Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:

Immediate reconstruction rebuilds the breast right after mastectomy. This method is not recommended if additional chemotherapy or radiation is needed after surgery.
Delayed reconstruction occurs after chemotherapy or radiation has been given. These treatments may decrease the volume or alter the color of the reconstructed breast, so they should be completed before the breast is rebuilt. This type of reconstruction may happen weeks, months, or even years after mastectomy.
Staged reconstruction splits the reconstructive process into two parts. The first part inserts temporary expanders to stretch the skin and is done immediately after breast removal surgery. The second part replaces the expanders with implants after chemotherapy or radiation treatments have been given.

Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is any surgery done to change the shape and structure of the nose. It is commonly done for cosmetic purposes, but it may also be done to reduce breathing difficulties. Surgery may include any part of bone or cartilage of the nose. In some cases, cartilage is transplanted from the ear or rib to augment the nose.

Rhinoplasty may be done for reasons that are primarily about appearance, such as:

Changing the shape or size of the nose to better fit the proportions of the face
Lifting a downward tilt at the tip of the nose
Adjusting an asymmetrical nose
Closing unusually large nostrils
Reconstructing a nose that has been damaged after trauma.

Rhinoplasty may also be done to correct a deviated septum or other breathing impairment. In that case, the nasal structure is adjusted so that airflow is increased to a comfortable level.

Typically, rhinoplasty is only performed on adults because kids' and teens' faces are still growing and changing. After a rhinoplasty, healing will take 1-2 weeks, but subtle shifts in the face and occasional swelling can last up to a year.

In The News

“Dr. Bruce Chau, a plastic surgeon who practices in Southfield, Mich., travels the nation training other surgeons.”—"Latest liposuction is a safer and less painful procedure", Desert News, October 2009

doctor visit	14

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	34
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	59

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	43
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

doctor visit	26

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	34
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	26

doctor visit	21

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	36
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	11

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	63
Dementia	0
Cancer	38

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	57
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	15
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2019

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Thuyenmy Chau, DO for Medicare patients.

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Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2019

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Thuyenmy Chau, DO.

**Gender**
Male	5
Female	11

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	12
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	1
85 and over	0
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	5

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Thuyenmy Chau, DO From 2013 - 2019

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bruce Thuyenmy Chau, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	8
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Bruce Thuyenmy Chau, DO graduated from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in 1984. He has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (1984)

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bruce Thuyenmy Chau, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ascension Providence Hospital

Ascension

CHAU PLASTIC SURGERY PC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Bruce Thuyenmy Chau, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 63 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bruce Thuyenmy Chau, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Berkley, MI.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bruce Thuyenmy Chau, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$13,007 AlloDerm $5,437	NATRELLE $3,215	STRATTICE $2,542	NATRELLE-INSPIRA $257	SERI $167	Other $1,390
Novadaq Technologies Inc.	$6,582 DERMACELL $2,826	LUNA $1,895	PINPOINT $1,861
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$5,969 AlloDerm $4,932	Revolve $510	Spy $268	STRATTICE $259
AbbVie Inc.	$3,860 NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $3,786	BOTOX $74
Mentor Worldwide LLC	$2,090 ARTOURA Breast Tissue Expander $818	Reconstruction $438	MemoryGel Breast Implants $368	MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer $208	MemoryShape Breast Implants $153	Other $106
Other	$17,830 Revolve $1,917	SurgiMend $1,003	BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement $870	tretinoin $666	Wound Matrix $621	Other $12,752

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$26,870
Travel and Lodging	$18,302
Gift	$3,366
Consulting Fee	$800

Biography

Dr. Bruce Chau's medical specialty is plastic surgery. He attended medical school at Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. Clinical interests for Dr. Chau include facelift, eyelid surgery, and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Dr. Chau (or staff) speaks the following languages: Chinese and Vietnamese. Dr. Chau is affiliated with Ascension Providence Hospital. His practice in Berkley, MI is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.

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