Posted in Nose Job, Rhinoplasty
The best plastic surgery achieves subtle results while leaving no obvious indications that any changes have been made. Facial surgery requires a skillful touch and considerable attention to detail. When it comes to nose surgery (rhinoplasty), even small mistakes can have a significant impact on your nasal appearance. As a nose specialist, Dr. Kao believes […]
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Posted in Chin Augmentation
Having a weak chin can disrupt the harmony between your facial features. A more prominent chin can help balance proportions of the face, often without requiring additional facial modifications. Most plastic surgeons offer the standard implant for chin augmentation, but Dr. Kao performs three different techniques to reshape and enhance the chin. The three chin […]
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Posted in Brazilian Butt Lift
Large, curvaceous bottoms have been skyrocketing in popularity in recent years, and the desire for a buxom posterior is causing aspirants to seek expert help in achieving their goals. Some individuals can build and shape the gluteus muscle with diet and exercise, but not everyone is as successful at it as they would like. A […]
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Posted in Alexandra Breast Lift, Breast Lift
Your breast dissatisfaction may stem from a number of reasons, such as lack of volume, sagging, or a deflated breast shape. Dr. Kao believes that every woman should have a bustline that makes her feel happy and confident. All too often, he sees women who are unhappy with their breasts but don’t know what will […]
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Posted in Alexandra Breast Lift
It is normal to have a specific set of wants and desires when considering plastic surgery. Not being able to find a surgeon to meet those goals can be frustrating. It’s your body; you want it to look perfect. Dr. Kao had one such patient named Alexandra who was fed up with surgeons telling her […]
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Posted in Alexandra Breast Lift, Areola Reduction, Breast Enhancement, Breast Lift, Circumareolar Mastopexy, Dr. Kao's Techniques, Drooping Breasts, Mastopexy, Natural Results, Nipple Placement, No Loss of Nipple Sensitivity, Sagging Breasts
Breast lift is commonly performed on women with mild to severe degrees of sagging, which has caused them to develop an aged or unattractive breast appearance. There are a number of breast lift techniques that can be implemented to achieve a better-looking breast. However, many women want to preserve the flawless aesthetic of the breast, […]
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Posted in Defined Jawline, Dr. Kao's Techniques, facial rejuvenation, Limited-Incision Neck Lift, Masai Neck Corset, Natural Results, Neck Lift
The Massai (or Maasai) are a tribe in East Africa who are renowned for their naturally long, graceful necks. When Dr. Kao observed this, he began to develop a technique that would allow him to achieve the same sculpted appearance in his patients. Thus, Dr. Kao created the “Massai Neck Corset,” which sculpts and tightens […]
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Posted in facial rejuvenation
“When will I need a facelift?” is a common question, but it doesn’t have a simple answer. Facial aging isn’t uniform, and people age at different rates. Your genetics combined with how you live your life and care for your skin are reflected in the aging of your skin. So the answer ultimately is: the […]
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Posted in Breast Augmentation, Breast Enhancement, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, Dr. Kao's Techniques, Internal Bra, Inverted-T Technique
To Lift or Not to Lift—Your Breasts A significant number of women find that their breasts change over time. Aging, pregnancy, and weight loss can have dramatic effects on the integrity of your breast tissue, which impacts the perky, attractive qualities that most women desire in their appearance. If your breasts seem to lack the […]
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Posted in BOTOX® Cosmetic, Dr. Kao's Techniques, Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty), Facial Detailing, Ponytail Lift™
Facial aging can occur in two distinct areas of the face: the lower third along the jawline and the upper two-thirds that includes the eyes and forehead. In the past, the upper portion of the face was treated as different parts. You may have wrinkles along the forehead, wrinkles between the brows, drooping brows, or […]
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Posted in Bio Grooming, Dr. Kao's Techniques, Facial Detailing, Fat Transfer, Natural Results, Ponytail Facelift™
Non-surgical dermal fillers are becoming increasingly popular, with over six million treatments performed in the past year alone. Women and men are choosing injectable fillers to conveniently achieve a variety of results that include smoothed wrinkles, sculpted faces, and enhanced lips. However, for many, injectables aren’t the cost-effective, long-lasting treatment they truly need. Patients often […]
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Posted in Breast Enhancement, Dr. Kao's Techniques, Incision Options
There are several traditional approaches to creating incisions for breast augmentation. Many surgeons will perform the procedure using either inframammary incisions placed along the inframammary folds or transaxillary incisions within the armpits. The drawbacks to these techniques are either unsightly scarring in the case of an inframammary incision or limitation on implant placement with the […]
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