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Chia Chi Kao, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Santa Monica, California
3.6 | 15 Reviews
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Worth It3 months Post-Op
A Smile Reclaimed!
It seems in the world of plastic surgery that there are always going to be patients who are happy and those who are not. My experience with Dr Kao mirrors the other 5 star reviews. Over a year ago I was attacked by a dog and had half of my upper lip bitten off. It happened in a small town with no plastic surgeon on call... so the ER Dr did his best to stich what was left of my lip together. For me.. the Kao Institute felt magical. Every single person was immeasurably kind and
Worth It8 months Post-Op
I had a breast lift with the placement of an internal bra
I had a breast lift with the placement of an internal bra done back in March, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Dr. Kao is truly an artist. He pays extreme attention to detail and strives for getting as close as possible to perfection - all while maintaining a natural look. He takes great pride in his work, and wants to make sure that you'll be happy with your results post-operation. Not only is his work spectacular, but his personality is too. He is extremely humble
Worth It3 months Post-Op
Dr. Kao is an absolute magical artist
Dr. Kao is an absolute magical artist. I live in South Florida where there are lots of great surgeons but came all the way to Santa Monica to have Dr Kao perform my ponytail face lift. From the moment I walked in the beautiful serene surroundings I felt like I was part of a family. The staff took such incredible care to make sure I was comfortable and cared for. Dr. Kao is an absolute talented angel and I couldn't be happier with my results. I continue to return every 3 months
Worth It23 days Post-Op
Dr.Kao is Simply on Another Level!
I can’t say enough about what a talented, amazing, artistic and genius this man truly is! He is simply on another lever. I had a ponytail lift and and upper bleph with him about a month ago and I couldn’t be happier. Best money you will EVER spend! I got to him through “thebeautybroker” Melinda Farina and they both were so helpful. He truly cares about his patients and came to visit me daily after surgery. I can send photos privately if anyone is interested. I have NO visible
Worth It17 days Post-Op
This Guy is the Best of the Best!!
Dr. Kao is simply the best. I did a consult with several different top surgeons in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills and as soon as I met Kao, I knew I had found my guy. He is an artist and really takes the time to talk about what you are looking for and understand your desired results. I did a boob reduction/lift, lipo fat transfer and the x-lift (a lesser version of his famous ponytail facelift). He spend 5 or 6 hours just sewing my breast scars with a multilayer? stitch---his work
3 days Post-Op
A great surgeon and person
Dr. Kao is an exemplary surgeon and I feel blessed that he was available for me. The scar revision became a bit more extensive when the doctor discovered a large hernia, but he patiently and expertly repaired it. I felt very well cared for and at ease the whole time. It was a stellar experience from beginning to end. I highly recommend Dr. Kao and The Kao Center!
Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy
Dr. Kao is a talented surgeon with gifted hands, a wealth of knowledge and a kind and compassionate heart. His thorough preparation is unparalleled... He invests an enormity of time studying, and planning on how to approach and tackle the case to obtain the optimal outcome and I am so grateful to be his patient. Choosing the right surgeon is crucial and, when under duress, is not an easy thing to do. I am a cancer survivor having been diagnosed with bilateral DCIS on March
I am grateful to have been on the receiving end of his expertise which has been life-changing.
In order to truly comprehend how significantly Dr. Kao has positively impacted my life, let me start with why I sought the help of a plastic surgeon in the first place. I had endured the trauma of a sexual assault at knife point. I turned to food for solace and ended up gaining over 80 pounds. This self-imposed barrier somehow helped me feel safe and protected initially. But eventually I felt imprisoned. It limited me from living life fully. I knew that in order to free
Worth It3 months Post-Op
Endoscopic Facelift, Neck Lift, Fat Transfer,Laser Skin Resurfacing for This Wrinkly 49 Year Old! Top 10 Tips! -Santa Monica, CA
I had an Endoscopic facelift, neck lift, eye lift, fat transfer, and laser skin resurfacing in one procedure. Fat and stem cells were endoscopically put all over my face, neck and lips. I wanted to write this review for those folks who are terrified to go overseas and want a natural no one will know you had a facelift and have the resources to pay for the best in facial work. I realize everyone has a different comfort level and price level but wanted to write this review as
Consultation Ponytail Lift
Dr. Kao seemed disinterested and was uninformative when I had my consultation. The consultation was $500, which I don’t feel is high for a busy doctor. You pay for his time. I would go so far as to say he was rude. He never explained anything, his head resting on his hand like he was bored. I was soooo looking forward to chatting with him. What a disappointment. My estimate was $148,000 (yes that one is supposed to be there). I ended up going elsewhere and I’m extremely happy

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