Dr. Katerina Gallus Welcomes Yale-Trained Female Facial Plastic Surgeon to Her San Diego Plastic Surgery Practice

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San Diego, CA—Katerina Gallus, MD, FACS is delighted to announce that Dr. Janet Chao, an accomplished Yale-trained female facial plastic surgeon in San Diego, has joined her team of aesthetic specialists at Restore SD Plastic Surgery. Dr. Chao’s blend of exceptional artistic skills and meticulous surgical expertise will enhance the practice’s commitment to providing top-tier aesthetic medicine to the San Diego community. Dr. Chao is known for delivering natural-looking results that enhance patients’ inherent beauty, making her a valuable addition to the practice led by Dr. Gallus.

“I knew immediately that Dr. Janet Chao was the perfect fit for Restore SD Plastic Surgery; I’ve met many skilled facial plastic surgeons, but her demeanor and background set her apart,” said board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus. “Janet has such a warm presence that puts everyone around her at ease and a contagious, positive energy that is so refreshing. Knowing the elite training she underwent and her experience, I have no doubt that she is the right facial plastic surgeon for my practice and my patients.”

Dr. Janet Chao’s impressive academic background includes an undergraduate degree from the University of San Diego, medical school at George Washington University, and residency at Yale University School of Medicine. She completed her advanced fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery in San Francisco through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), under the guidance of internationally renowned surgeons.

With over a decade of dedicated study and practice in facial plastic surgery, comprehensive training on modern surgical techniques, and a natural eye for beauty, Dr. Chao delivers outstanding facial plastic surgery outcomes. Her philosophy centers on achieving harmony and balance in facial features to help her patients look and feel their best. Her approach emphasizes individualized care and meticulous attention to detail, allowing her to meet the unique aesthetic goals of each patient, and she is eager to bring her services to Restore SD Plastic Surgery.

“I am thrilled to join Restore SD Plastic Surgery and work alongside Dr. Gallus and her team; we share a vision for delivering personalized care and this aligns perfectly with my passion for connecting with patients. It is a joy to understand what each individual loves about their appearance, and what they want to improve, so I can tailor my surgical technique and create truly personalized results,” said Dr. Janet Chao. “I look forward to serving the San Diego community and helping patients feel empowered and confident in their appearance.”

Specializing in plastic surgery for the face and neck, Dr. Chao offers a wide range of aesthetic procedures, including rhinoplasty (nose surgery), facelift, neck lift, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), brow lift, fat transfer procedures, buccal fat removal, lip lift, chin augmentation, hair transplants, scar revision, and mole removal. As a female who is half Chinese, Dr. Chao understands the cultural nuances and aesthetic desires of patients of Asian descent and is proud to hold additional expertise in performing Asian rhinoplasty and Asian blepharoplasty (double eyelid surgery).

The up-and-coming San Diego facial plastic surgeon also provides non-surgical medspa services, such as Botox®, Daxxify®, fillers, Sculptra®, laser skin resurfacing, IPL photofacial, laser hair removal, and personalized skincare recommendations. Dr. Chao’s deep knowledge of facial anatomy and physiology allows her to perform non-surgical treatments with the highest level of precision for safe, beautifully natural-looking results.

Dr. Chao’s dedication to helping others extends beyond the La Jolla plastic surgery center. She actively participates in medical missions and global health initiatives, volunteering as a facial plastic surgeon with Smile Train to provide free cleft lip and cleft palate repair to children in Ecuador and the Philippines. Her humanitarian efforts also include supporting Doctors Without Borders, who provide life-saving medical care in dire circumstances worldwide.

Those interested in learning more about Dr. Janet Chao, Dr. Katerina Gallus, and the services offered at Restore SD Plastic Surgery are invited to call the practice or visit their website.