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Bao L. Phan, MD

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
1401 S. Beretania St., Ste. 999, Honolulu, Hawaii
(808) 201-3274
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4.9 | 136 Reviews
392 Questions Answered
AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Post-Pregnancy Procedures

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Dr. Phan is a plastic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a member of ASPS and ASAPS, and is a magna cum laude graduate of Baylor University with a B.S. in biology/pre-med.
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Face and Neck Lifts

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Dr. Phan is a board-certified plastic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He received his medical school training at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and his residency training in general surgery and fellowship training in plastic surgery University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine.
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Abdominoplasty

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Dr. Bao Phan, a plastic surgeon has shown his patients that spectacular results are possible even from a small practice close to home. It’s why Hawaii Plastic Surgery Institute is unique: you can stay in Hawaii, with a caring staff and personable experience.
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🩺23 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Dr. Bao Phan, a plastic surgeon has shown his patients that spectacular results are possible even from a small practice close to home. It’s why Hawaii Plastic Surgery Institute is unique: you can stay in Hawaii, with a caring staff and personable experience.

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QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Am I a candidate for liposuction + liposculpt + BBL without a TT? (Photos)

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)

Based on your pics I think you should be a great candidate for liposculpture of your waistline, backside and thighs and a BBL because your skin quality looks good there and you don’t have much excess skin or too much fat there to remove but enough to transfer to your buttocks to enhance its shape.  It should allow you to fill in that area of your thigh that’s concave too.

Your abdomen could use some liposuctioning to help contour it better but I just don’t know how much diasthasis or how much abdominal wall laxity you have just by looking at your pics but I think that there is a good chance you do if you have had some babies.   Liposuction alone will not be able  to give you a flat belly If that is the case.   Liposuction will help improve the contour- just don’t expect it to look totally flat.  A tummy tuck in the future can by allowing for surgical repair of the diasthasis and/ or tightening of the fascia layer of your abdominal wall with strong permanent sutures.


An in person exam with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon will give you more valuable information.

Best wishes.

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Bao L. Phan, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 136 reviews

Hello, Should I do a fat transfer to the face first or deep plane facelift first?

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Not only can fat grafting be done at the same time as a facelift but I feel that ideally it should be done at the same time because it is safe to do so, will save you an extra operative experience (which can reduce your operative risks, costs and well as time needed to recover) and give you a more dramatic yet naturally more youthful appearance.  Fat grafting has become a more popular adjunctive procedure for facelifts to optimize the results, to make it look more natural and to give it more longevity.   I would recommend that you see a Board Certified plastic surgeon with a lot of experience and great results to show you for consultation. 

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Bao L. Phan, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 136 reviews

Has my implant gone too far to the side? If it is, what would the corrective measure be? (photo)

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You will need a capsulorrhaphy or a revision of the capsule around the implant (using sutures) to close off some of the outer pocket of the implant to push the implant back towards the center of your chest.   it’s technically a little challenging to do properly to form that outer pocket crease smoothly sometimes and make it blend with the inframammary fold and be symmetric with the other side.   You should see someone who has a lot of experience with this type of surgery.   Best wishes.

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Bao L. Phan, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 136 reviews

I want to avoid the lollipop lift. Can I get away with a donut lift and 500-550cc ultra high profile silicone? (photos)

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)

I know you don’t want to hear it but you really do need the lollipop lift along with implants to give you the optimal shape.  The doughnut lift just will not be able to change the breast skin envelope enough to give you the kind of nice round perky breasts that you desire (especially the wish pics you are  showing).   I think you would be disappointed in the shape if you decided to go with the doughnut lift and even more disappointed (and even depressed if you went with implants alone without a lift).   In the end you just have to decide what is more important to you- ideal breast shape or avoiding scars.   in your case unfortunately you can’t have both.

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Bao L. Phan, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 136 reviews

I have fat along the side of my mouth that runs from my cheek to jaw. What can I do? (photos)

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)

what you are referring to are called jowls.  These are one of the main things that are addressed with a facelift.   Your neck skin could also use some tightening too to give you a sharper more youthful profile.   A necklift is usually done with a facelift.   You would look great with these options.   Best wishes.

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Bao L. Phan, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 136 reviews

What should I do to make my breasts smaller and perkier: Fat transfer? Replace implants? Remove all together? (photos)

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I would agree that your breasts are still saggy.  Although the lollipop lift you had can be a very effective lift option for a lot of patients, it can only get rid of so much skin and there is a  limit as to how much it can lift.   If you want maximum perkiness but with smaller volume than what you currently have, I think you will need replacement with smaller implants and the inverted T/ anchor lift.   it would be difficult to graft fat at the same time as an anchor lift.  You could also remove the implants as well along with the lift depending on how much smaller you wanted to be but doing so would give you less upper pole fullness and cleavage.

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Bao L. Phan, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 136 reviews

How can I fill out my sloped/low hips? (Photo)

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I agree that you do have a very nice figure so you won’t need much to refine it and make it more shapely.  I think a combination of liposculpturing and fat grafting is all you need to bring out the curves in all the right places 

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Bao L. Phan, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 136 reviews

Do I need a tummy tuck? (photos)

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)

You look like you would be a great candidate for a tummy tuck- which would allow us to 1) Liposuction the excess fat of your waist and hips (to help you achieve more of a waistline) as well as some in your anterior abdomen to help flatten the skin flap there to show more definition of your six packs, to 2) tighten your abdominal muscles that were weakened and thinned out with pregnancies and aging and to 3) remove the excess loose striated skin below your belly button.  It can produce a very dramatic improvement.

Best wishes.

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Bao L. Phan, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 136 reviews

Would liposuction be enough? Or what is the minimum surgery for good results? (photos)

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)

It just really depends on the results you are expecting.  Liposuction alone can debulk the areas of fullness but it cannot give you the flat washboard abdomen with accentuated six packs that a full tummy tuck can give you with the abdominal wall tightening (which you really need for your lower abdomen) and the extensive skin resection and re- draping which will require belly button repositioning.

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Bao L. Phan, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 136 reviews

I’ve been currently searching for the best way to fix my chin area to create a more defined jaw line. Suggestions? (photos)

Asked By:AnonymousANSWERS (1)

Your main issue is your weak chin.  That’s what’s mainly responsible for the loose skin under your chin and your less defined jawline.  You upper lip could use more volume (and a little for the lower as well.  Adding some volume to your cheeks can make a big difference to your overall facial balance, shape and youthfulness as well.   

You could opt to get a chin implant if you want maximum enhancement of your chin and really change your profile but if you want to stay all natural and avoid implants then I think you would be a great candidate for facial sculpting with fat grafting.  You can graft at  the areas that need more volume- chin (which will help to make your profile and jawline sharper and tighten some of the skin of the upper neck and under chin), jawline to help define the jawline and hide the jowls, lips, and cheeks and even under your lower eyelid bags to help hide the dark circles.  I also like to use the INFINI micro RF for non surgical skin tightening to help tighten the skin of the neck, jawline and lower face for cases such as yours as you don’t have severe enough loose skin to warrant a surgical procedure.  Fat grafting is fairly quick to recover from and if done properly can give you a very natural looking result that is all natural.

I would recommend you see a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in fat grafting as it is very operator dependent.  Best wishes.

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Bao L. Phan, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 136 reviews

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Aukea

Aukea

I Look Like Myself, but Younger!

I’ve had several procedures performed by Dr. Phan and have been extremely happy with all of them. He is very skilled and his work looks so natural. I love that he offers IV sedation and local anesthesia for his procedures. He is also personable, and takes the time to answer questions and explain everything in detail. He is wonderful with the follow-up after surgeries and is always very quick to attend to any messages or concerns. My most recent procedure was for a mini face lift under local anesthesia with fat grafting to the face and a chemical peel. I am 7 weeks post-op and love the results. I have no visible scars and most people have commented that I look great, but no one really knows for sure if I had anything done. I look like myself, but younger! The staff at Hawaii Plastic Surgery Institute is also wonderful and his office and surgery center is high tech and immaculate. I have recommended Dr. Phan to many friends and will definitely return to him for any future procedures.

Breast Augmentation

AC2882

Damn! Beautiful Fat Transfer to Breasts

At my age (42) and after breastfeeding two babies (a long time ago) my boobs were decent in size but pretty much lifeless. I’ve been wanting to get breast augmentation for a while now but wasn’t sure implants were for me - so I was really excited to learn about fat transfer to breasts. I was even more excited & happy to find that Dr. Phan does this procedure in Hawaii. I dove in - did lots of research & obsessed over his gallery of before & after photos! Dr. Phan is absolutely wonderful. He is very knowledgeable and shared a lot of information with me during the consultation. He is real & honest- he did an exceptional job explaining the entire process and was very understanding of what I wanted & needed. I can’t explain to you how nice his team is too! It was always a pleasant conversation while scheduling and planning for the operation. The day of I couldn’t feel more comfortable and cared for. It was really, really nice - especially because I was so scared. Overall I would say it went perfectly for me. Very smooth, very easy. I just took extra strength Tylenol post operation and that’s it. I was able to catch a flight back home the next day and back to my office job a few days later. I am in love with my new real boobs- that are all me! I am also sooo happy with my bottom half too - my swelling is almost pau and my shape is coming through. I’m starting to feel really confident about my body again! It’s been 3 weeks now & I have absolutely no regrets and definitely worth all of it! I couldn’t be more grateful to Dr. Phan and his entire team for making my dream come true.

Neck Lift

Peaceful291577

Almost 66 Year Old with Amazing Results

I had amazing results from my procedures with Dr. Phan. The first few days of recovery was a bit rough but so worth it! (See pics below). Dr. Phan and his staff were very kind and professional through out the entire process. The result is very natural. It looks like I have been on a vacation. I am so very happy with the results! Thank you Dr. Phan

Lower Facelift

debbiemasters

So happy with the results - he did such an amazing job

My first experience with Dr. Phan was 15 years ago, when he fixed a botched procedure done by a different surgeon. I recently had a mini face lift and chemical peel by Dr. Phan, I’m so happy with the results he did such an amazing job. I had no bruising with minimal swelling and redness. I was back in the gym on the 6th day. He made me feel very comfortable during the entire process, I had no anxiety. He also gave me the option to have my procedure done under local numbing instead of general anesthesia. I was all in for that because I didn’t like the side affects from anesthesia, especially experiencing nasuea. He’s been my surgeon for 15 years and always goes the extra mile. Dr. phan is an exceptional surgeon, his experience and professionalism shows in his work, because he’s the best I never worry about the end results because he always exceeds my expectations and more. Dr. Phans team has been an exceptional team, always available to answer questions and always giving me the best support needed. They always made me feel like I’m apart of the family. I highly recommend Dr. Phan and his team based on the positive experience that I’ve had in the past 15 years.

Breast Augmentation

lkkl3

Extremely Wonderful Surgeon and Office

Dr. Phan is a wonderful surgeon. Very intelligent, thorough, and attentive. I would confidently recommend him to anyone. His staff (Amber and Kenzie) are incredible too and so caring. Just a wonderful office and couldn’t recommend more.

Lower Facelift

leslie hartke

Lower facelift, neck lift & fat transfer to face & lips

I had a lower facelift ,necklift, fat transfers to face and lips performed by Dr. Bao Phan on Nov 1st, 2023. I am very satisfied with the results. Dr. Pan and his staff, both on Kauai and Oahu, were extremely professional, friendly and thorough. Communication on all levels is top notch and my questions always answered. I am just passed week three. As expected the first week was challenging , but managable. Once the chemical peel started coming off and the swelling reduced, the results are astonishing Dr. Phan is truly an artist and I highly recommend him to anyone considering a procedure. DO IT!

Breast Augmentation

Polite356358

Breast augmentation, best for all islands & gave me 100% results

I have nothing but great things to say about Dr. Phan and his staff. I live on Maui and was able to do all my visits here, then surgery on Oahu. He is on Maui once a week and it was nice to recover in my home. I truly feel like they care about me and any concern I had. Dr. Phan listened to what I wanted and gave me 100% results I was looking for. I have and will continue to recommend their office.

Brow Lift

seagangsta

Office review - really listened to what I wanted and laid out what to expect

Dr. Phan is absolutely amazing at the work he does and genuine as well. I naturally have lower eyebrows and botox never worked on me and would always make my eyebrows drop even more.I decided surgery was the best option for me. I met with quite a few surgeons and ultimately was impressed with his work and bedside manner.He really listened to what I wanted and laid out what to expect during and post surgery. Here are my post 1 month results and it looks amazing! I feel soo much more confident! Definitely worth it!

Breast Implant Revision

AnitaLC

Loving my Results! I Couldn’t Be Happier!

I experienced a ruptured saline implant (augmentation done over 15 years ago) and the surgeon I went to back then has long since retired. I’m so glad a friend referred me to Dr. Phan. The idea of going through another surgery to replace the implants had me feeling very anxious but Dr. Phan was so calm and caring during the consultation, I knew he was the doctor for me. He explained the procedure and what my options were, leaving me feeling so comfortable I booked the surgery that day. My recovery was quick and easy and I am so happy with the results! I would definitely recommend Dr. Phan, as well as his amazing staff, Grace , Amber and everyone else!

Breast Augmentation

Magical654215

I wanted more of a natural look and that’s exactly what I got

Everyone at Hawaii Plastic Surgery institute was beyond helpful and amazing. I felt so comfortable and in such good hands from My consultation the high my surgery and all my check up appointments. Dr. Phan is so professional and really listens to what you want and even better executes it. I’m so happy with my breast augmentation and lift that I did. I wanted more of a natural look and that’s exactly what I got. Thank you everyone at Hawaii aplastic surgery for taking such good care of me.