surgical procedures
Dr. Victor Chang primarily focuses on the surgical procedures that elegantly reverses the effect of gravity and life well lived. While the face is commonly the first telltale of aging, Dr. Chang offers the full breadth of plastic surgery – face, breast, and body. He will empower you with the best that plastic surgery and an artistic eye can offer.
the face
Below are the procedures offered in and around the face. Dr. Victor Chang’s training and mastery of facial anatomy allows him to safely offer procedures (e.g. endoscopic midface lift, deep neck lift, sliding genioplasty, preservation rhinoplasty) that are at the forefront of plastic surgery to give his patients the best and most refined result. The following descriptions are reductive and generalized. An in person consultation with Dr. Chang will give you an in-depth explanation on the procedures that are best suited for your aesthetic goals. Furthermore, as a bespoke practice, these descriptions are frequently blended to tailor your surgery to discussed wishes. Before and after gallery is offered at the consultation.
A face lift addresses the signs of aging to the face, including wrinkles, skin laxity, jowling, nasolabial folds, and descent of facial fat. Dr. Chang’s training and mastery of facial anatomy allows him to work in the sub-SMAS or deep-plane layer of the face, to give you the most natural and lasting result. In patients without significant skin laxity, he offers an endoscopic midface lift. This minimally invasive technique leaves no visible scars while re-elevating internal structures to restore youthful anatomy. With either approach, you are left with an un-operated, elegant, and refreshed look – leaving you the with a clean canvas to highlight features that make you uniquely beautiful.
A neck lift addresses the aging or full neck. This procedure can be combined with a facelift or done in isolation to define the jaw line, tighten a loose or full neck, and decrease banding. If indicated, Dr. Chang will offer a deep neck lift, which addresses the deep neck structures, including the submandibular gland, to further enhance a chiseled jaw line.
A eyelid lift (or blepharoplasty) addresses the appearance and function of your upper and/or lower eyelids. Correctly coined the windows to the soul, tired appearing eyelids are one of the first signs of aging. Dr. Chang’s approach energizes your appearance without compromising eyelid function. Upper eyelid surgeries may be offered in clinic under local anesthesia.
A brow lift addresses the wrinkles of your forehead and positioning of your eye brows. In select patients, the hairline can also be tailored with this procedure. Brow lifts are often combined with a facelift procedure to complete a refreshed appearance.
A lip lift addresses the aged and elongated upper lip. Scars are hidden along the shadows of your nose, while expert tailoring can increase the red show of your upper lip, hint at your incisors, and give a pleasant lip shape both in repose and with movement.
A rhinoplasty (or nose job) addresses the internal and external elements of the nose. In addition to giving you your desired profile and tip, expect improvements in your breathing as well. Dr. Chang champions a technique that minimizes injury to the native structures of your nose without compromising your result.
Chin augmentation (or genioplasty) addresses a soft or recessed chin. While an implant is the most widely offered technique, Dr. Chang’s expertise gives you another option, a sliding genioplasty, or moving your own chin bone to bring harmony to your face. This option gives you a permanent alteration that avoids the complications that can come with chin implants. This procedure is often paired with a rhinoplasty to add balance to the face.
Submental liposuction removes excess fat under the jaw. This is a procedure that can be performed in the office under local anesthesia or in combination with other procedures (commonly the sliding genioplasty) in the operating room. This is a great option for patients who struggle with the “double chin,”
An otoplasty (or ear pinning) addresses the appearance of your ears. Prominent ears often detract from facial features that patients want to highlight. Ears are repositioned in a natural and inconspicuous fashion to rightfully return attention to the face.
Fat grafting adds volume in areas that need to be repleted. Fat is one of the most powerful tools in a plastic surgeon’s armament, serving as a permanent and natural filler. Deflation of the face is an inescapable part of aging. Artistic placement of fat adds contours that restore youth and balance to the face.
Resurfacing addresses the pigment, texture, and fine lines of the face. Resurfacing is the final, but often most important, element of a complete facial rejuvenation. Done in the form of light based therapies, microneedling with nanofat, and/or chemical peals, this procedure is frequently added to the end of a facial procedure and/or done in isolation to give you a more youthful and healthy appearing skin.
the breast and body
Below are the common body procedures offered. As a bespoke practice, these descriptions are frequently blended to tailor your surgery to discussed wishes.
A breast augmentation contours and enhances your breast tissue. Every aspect of your procedure, including the implant size and type, implant location, and incision, will be customized to your exact frame, aesthetic, and tissue dynamic. If desired, Dr. Victor Chang is pleased to offer a transaxillary approach using an endoscope (or incision in your arm crease) for the appropriate patient, leaving no scar on the breast itself.
A breast lift (or mastopexy) elevates your breast tissue to their youthful position and shape. Depending on your desired result, this procedure is frequently paired with a breast augmentation.
A breast reduction reduces the volume of the breast while simultaneously lifting and shaping your breasts. Those who undergo this procedure are some of our happiest. With literal weight taken off your chest, you will find improvement in back aches, posture, and activity.
An abdominoplasty restores the muscle anatomy as well as removes any excess tissue around the abdomen. The incision is placed low and well hidden in regular undergarments and bathing suits. The incision can be limited or extended based on your needs.
Liposuction removes unwanted fat deposits resistant to diet and exercise. It is Dr. Chang’s philosophy to remove fat to expose the innate beauty and qualities of your musculoskeletal anatomy. He utilizes a technique that consistently leaves behind a smooth layer of tissue without contour irregularities. For select patients, Dr. Chang offers a technique that adds additional definition unachievable with traditional liposuction.
Fat grating adds volume to desired areas, like breasts, male chest, buttocks, or face. Often paired with liposuction, fat grafting is aptly coined as “liquid gold”, as the appropriate technique will offer you permanent and natural volume.
Gynecomastia surgery excises male chest tissue to reveal a masculine chest contour. Utilizing a limited incision approach when possible, Dr. Victor Chang’s technique leaves nearly imperceivable incisions away from the chest, giving you your desired chest with no signs of surgery.