New surgical breast techniques continually evolve over time, often taking their lead from breast reconstruction… Read More »
Plastic Surgeon: The Surgeon’s Surgeon?
My program director’s doctrine was that the Plastic Surgeon is the Surgeon’s surgeon, an infinitely resourceful problem solver. We, the residents, were satisfied with that accolade, stomping into the ER armed with our digital SLR cameras and magnifying loupe glasses to do battle with difficult wounds… Read More »
Second Generation Plastic Surgeon
Is it in the genes? Some of my late father’s patients believe that a talent for the “metier” (career) of Plastic Surgery can be inherited. While I am not sure that a predisposition for a certain advocation may always be passed down generations, I… Read More »
Dr. Lavinia K. Chong Wins RealSelf 500 Award
Newport Beach Plastic Surgery Recognized as Top Social Influencer in Cosmetic Medicine
Newport Beach, CA–March 1, 2016 – Local physician Dr. Lavinia K. Chong is one of 500 doctors in the nation to receive the prestigious RealSelf 500 Award, out of nearly 13,000 board certified specialists with a presence Read More »