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Dr. Chia Chi Kao, MD is a plastic surgeon in Santa Monica, CA specializing in plastic surgery. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1991 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Chia Chi Kao, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Saint John's Health Center and KAO Plastic Surgery.
Providence Saint John's Health Center
Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove excess tissue around the eyelids. With aging, skin loses elasticity. In some people, skin can pool around the eyes causing wrinkles, puffiness, under-eye bags, and drooping.
During a blepharoplasty, tiny incisions are made under local anesthesia, and any excess skin or underlying tissue is removed from the eyelids. The procedure takes between one and three hours, and patients may have bruising and swelling around their eyes for a few days afterwards. Icing the area may help.
The surgery is sometimes done along with other facial surgery as part of a facelift. Typically, a blepharoplasty is considered cosmetic. In severe cases, however, upper eyelids may droop so significantly that they make it hard to see. In these cases, blepharoplasty may be considered a necessary treatment.
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:
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.
Skin Grafting
When a large area of skin is too damaged to heal, a skin graft may be used to protect the tissue underneath and reduce scarring. A layer of healthy skin is taken and moved to the injured area, where it is fixed in place. Skin grafts are used to treat burns, infections, large wounds, ulcers, and other significant problems that affect the skin.
There are several different types of skin graft, depending on where the donor skin is taken from:
In all cases, the skin graft may either be full-thickness or partial-thickness. While thicker grafts make recovery more difficult for the donor site, they heal more easily than thinner grafts.
Before skin graft surgery, patients are given anesthesia so they cannot feel any pain. If using an autograft, the surgeon carefully measures and removes the skin from the donor site. Sometimes the graft is cut in a mesh-like pattern, to allow a small piece of donated skin to stretch and cover a larger area. This also helps oxygen pass through the graft. The site where the skin graft will go is cleaned well to remove any dirt, bacteria, or dead skin cells. Then the skin graft is placed and attached with stitches or staples. It is often covered with antibacterial ointment and supportive bandages for the first few days.
As the skin graft heals into its new position, new blood vessels grow to reach and support the skin. Depending on the thickness of the graft, oil glands, sweat glands, and hair follicles may also regrow. Recovery time depends on the thickness of the graft and the overall health of the skin in the grafted area, but it generally takes from two to four weeks.
Dr. Chia Chi Kao, MD graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certified and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine (1991)
Residency: Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center
Board Certification: Board Certified
Licensed In: California
Dr. Chia Chi Kao, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Chia Chi Kao, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO.
According to our sources, Dr. Chia Chi Kao, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Chia Chi Kao, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Chia Chi Kao, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Monica, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Chia Chi Kao, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,067
$1,067 |
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$921
NATRELLE $177 |
NATRELLE INSPIRA BREAST IMPLANTS $79 |
SERI $34 |
NATRELLE IMPLANTS $32 |
BOTOX COSMETIC $15 |
Other $584 |
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$829
BOTOX $615 |
NATRELLE $77 |
NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $60 |
BOTOX COSMETIC $38 |
$38 |
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$588
BOTOX $588 |
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$507
Xeomin $267 |
Belotero $91 |
Lumiere $46 |
Asclera $16 |
Journee $14 |
Other $73 |
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$1,033
Reconstruction $133 |
Phasix Mesh $120 |
Revolve $109 |
SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAT IMPLANT $81 |
ENT $42 |
Other $547 |
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Dr. Chiachi Kao works as a plastic surgery. Dr. Kao has received a 4.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Areas of expertise for Dr. Kao include genioplasty (chin osteotomy), turbinate reduction surgery, and coolsculpting. He is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center. Dr. Kao appears to accept Anthem and Blue California insurance. Before completing his residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington, Dr. Kao attended medical school at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
