Practice, Carolyn Chang MD
2100 Webster St
#508
San Francisco, CA 94115
United States
16
Years of Membership
About Carolyn Chang, MD
Introduction
I would like to welcome you to our office and invite you to become better acquainted with the world of plastic surgery and my distinct philosophy.
Contemplating plastic surgery can be an intimidating endeavor. You likely know what it is that you want to improve, but knowing how to achieve your goals and who is qualified to provide your desired results can be a daunting task. In our modern culture of mass media and hype, it is often impossible to decipher between fleeting fads and truly reliable and safe procedures. My goal is to help you better understand these differences.
I believe not only in educating each one of my patients as to what is available and appropriate, but also in formulating a customized plan for each person. Everyone has a slightly different physical anatomy, different lifestyles, goals, personal circumstances, and differing viewpoints about plastic surgery. I believe that a truly successful result is not only achieving technical perfection, but also achieving the result that best fits your needs and desires.
I became interested in plastic surgery during my earliest years in medical school at Stanford University. During my non-clinical years, my assigned mentor was a female plastic surgeon who allowed me to assist during her surgeries and observe her patients in the clinic. She was an outstanding role model, but more importantly, she opened my eyes to the fact that plastic surgery is both a science and an art. I have always had an eye for aesthetic detail and a passion for creating beauty and style. Plastic surgery has enabled me to combine the rigors of the scientific practice of medicine with my talent for making aesthetic judgments. I love having the ability to deliver my personal signature style to my work daily.
Exceptional surgical results are paramount in my practice, so is maintaining the highest of professional standards and safety. Our commitment to your care is always our first concern. My staff and I are always available to address any questions that you may have, and we look forward to meeting with you again soon!
Contemplating plastic surgery can be an intimidating endeavor. You likely know what it is that you want to improve, but knowing how to achieve your goals and who is qualified to provide your desired results can be a daunting task. In our modern culture of mass media and hype, it is often impossible to decipher between fleeting fads and truly reliable and safe procedures. My goal is to help you better understand these differences.
I believe not only in educating each one of my patients as to what is available and appropriate, but also in formulating a customized plan for each person. Everyone has a slightly different physical anatomy, different lifestyles, goals, personal circumstances, and differing viewpoints about plastic surgery. I believe that a truly successful result is not only achieving technical perfection, but also achieving the result that best fits your needs and desires.
I became interested in plastic surgery during my earliest years in medical school at Stanford University. During my non-clinical years, my assigned mentor was a female plastic surgeon who allowed me to assist during her surgeries and observe her patients in the clinic. She was an outstanding role model, but more importantly, she opened my eyes to the fact that plastic surgery is both a science and an art. I have always had an eye for aesthetic detail and a passion for creating beauty and style. Plastic surgery has enabled me to combine the rigors of the scientific practice of medicine with my talent for making aesthetic judgments. I love having the ability to deliver my personal signature style to my work daily.
Exceptional surgical results are paramount in my practice, so is maintaining the highest of professional standards and safety. Our commitment to your care is always our first concern. My staff and I are always available to address any questions that you may have, and we look forward to meeting with you again soon!
Professional Background
Dr. Chang serves as the Vice-Chairman for the Department of Plastic Surgery at California Pacific Medical Center.
Dr. Chang graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree with honors from Stanford University and received her medical degree from Stanford University Medical School, where she was the recipient of the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Clinical Medicine. She continued at Stanford University Medical Center for her general surgery and plastic surgery training. She then completed an additional advanced surgical fellowship at New York University, and a second year of further specialization in the field of cosmetic surgery under the guidance of Dr. John Q. Owsley, one of the pioneers of the modern SMAS facelift. She has the honor of being the first woman to be chosen for this prestigious fellowship.
As one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier plastic surgeons, she has the honor of being included in Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctors and the Best Doctors in America. Dr. Chang is the only female plastic surgeon in San Francisco to be included on both of these prestigious, peer-reviewed national lists. She is also chosen annually by her surgical peers to be included in Marin Magazine’s 415 Top Doctors list, and is one of San Francisco Magazine’s Top Doctors. Readers of the Nob Hill Gazette also voted Dr. Chang as San Francisco’s Best Plastic Surgeon.
Dr. Chang specializes in cosmetic surgery. Her particular areas of expertise include the natural SMAS-Platysma facelift and preventative facial surgery for the younger patient. She also specializes in breast surgery and body contouring and currently performs one of the largest volumes in the area of post-pregnancy rejuvenation, short scar breast lifts and reductions, and the natural breast augmentation.
Dr. Chang’s aesthetic judgments and superb surgical skills have drawn attention from television producers, beauty editors, skin care companies, and professional associations who call upon her for her knowledge and expertise in plastic surgery. CNN, The Doctors, and National Geographic have recently sought her professional expertise for their programming. Many magazine editors have also recognized Dr. Chang as a leader in her field of plastic surgery. For example, Harper’s Bazaar Magazine listed her in their Hot List of the 24 Best Beauty Surgeons, and W Magazine named her one of America’s Top Doctors for Revisional Plastic Surgery. Juice Beauty, a national skin care company known for having the highest organic standards in the industry recently invited Dr. Chang to be a co-developer of products and to serve as their Scientific Advisor. Dr. Chang is an invited lecturer both locally and nationally on a wide range of topics in the field of aesthetic surgery. She is published in the professional and lay literature related to these topics and has been an instructor for plastic surgery courses at national meetings. She currently participates in resident and medical student teaching at California Pacific Medical Center.
Dr. Chang is a long-time resident of the Bay Area and is committed to the betterment of her community. She is active philanthropically and is a committed patron of the arts. She is a Board member of the San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary fundraising organization, and recently served as Dinner Chair for the ballet’s opening night gala. Dr. Chang serves as Vice President of the California Pacific Medical Center Foundation Board and is on the advisory committee for the development of California Pacific Medical Center’s Comprehensive Cancer Center. In addition, she provides breast reconstruction for California Pacific Medical Center’s African American Breast Health Program, a service for underserved women in need of breast cancer treatments. Dr. Chang was recently awarded the Women of Excellence Award from the Ivy AKAdemy Foundation of San Francisco for her work with breast cancer patients.
Dr. Chang graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree with honors from Stanford University and received her medical degree from Stanford University Medical School, where she was the recipient of the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Clinical Medicine. She continued at Stanford University Medical Center for her general surgery and plastic surgery training. She then completed an additional advanced surgical fellowship at New York University, and a second year of further specialization in the field of cosmetic surgery under the guidance of Dr. John Q. Owsley, one of the pioneers of the modern SMAS facelift. She has the honor of being the first woman to be chosen for this prestigious fellowship.
As one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier plastic surgeons, she has the honor of being included in Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctors and the Best Doctors in America. Dr. Chang is the only female plastic surgeon in San Francisco to be included on both of these prestigious, peer-reviewed national lists. She is also chosen annually by her surgical peers to be included in Marin Magazine’s 415 Top Doctors list, and is one of San Francisco Magazine’s Top Doctors. Readers of the Nob Hill Gazette also voted Dr. Chang as San Francisco’s Best Plastic Surgeon.
Dr. Chang specializes in cosmetic surgery. Her particular areas of expertise include the natural SMAS-Platysma facelift and preventative facial surgery for the younger patient. She also specializes in breast surgery and body contouring and currently performs one of the largest volumes in the area of post-pregnancy rejuvenation, short scar breast lifts and reductions, and the natural breast augmentation.
Dr. Chang’s aesthetic judgments and superb surgical skills have drawn attention from television producers, beauty editors, skin care companies, and professional associations who call upon her for her knowledge and expertise in plastic surgery. CNN, The Doctors, and National Geographic have recently sought her professional expertise for their programming. Many magazine editors have also recognized Dr. Chang as a leader in her field of plastic surgery. For example, Harper’s Bazaar Magazine listed her in their Hot List of the 24 Best Beauty Surgeons, and W Magazine named her one of America’s Top Doctors for Revisional Plastic Surgery. Juice Beauty, a national skin care company known for having the highest organic standards in the industry recently invited Dr. Chang to be a co-developer of products and to serve as their Scientific Advisor. Dr. Chang is an invited lecturer both locally and nationally on a wide range of topics in the field of aesthetic surgery. She is published in the professional and lay literature related to these topics and has been an instructor for plastic surgery courses at national meetings. She currently participates in resident and medical student teaching at California Pacific Medical Center.
Dr. Chang is a long-time resident of the Bay Area and is committed to the betterment of her community. She is active philanthropically and is a committed patron of the arts. She is a Board member of the San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary fundraising organization, and recently served as Dinner Chair for the ballet’s opening night gala. Dr. Chang serves as Vice President of the California Pacific Medical Center Foundation Board and is on the advisory committee for the development of California Pacific Medical Center’s Comprehensive Cancer Center. In addition, she provides breast reconstruction for California Pacific Medical Center’s African American Breast Health Program, a service for underserved women in need of breast cancer treatments. Dr. Chang was recently awarded the Women of Excellence Award from the Ivy AKAdemy Foundation of San Francisco for her work with breast cancer patients.
Education & Training
Stanford University, B.S. with Honors in Biological Sciences
Stanford University School of Medicine, M.D, awarded Deans Award for Excellence in Clinical Medicine
Residency
General Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center
Plastic Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center
Fellowships
Aesthetic and Facial Surgery, John Q. Owsley, M.D., San Francisco, California
Hand and Microsurgery, New York University Medical Center
Stanford University School of Medicine, M.D, awarded Deans Award for Excellence in Clinical Medicine
Residency
General Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center
Plastic Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center
Fellowships
Aesthetic and Facial Surgery, John Q. Owsley, M.D., San Francisco, California
Hand and Microsurgery, New York University Medical Center
Locations
Additional Information
Gender
Female
Office Hours
Office Hours
9 to 5 Monday through Friday, excluding major holidays
Consultation Price
Consultation Price
Our consultation fee is $100.00, payable at the time of your consultation.
Your consultation is just that, your consultation. Dr. Chang will take the time to fully discuss with you all of your aesthetic goals. Your particular concerns will be addressed, in addition to being fully educated about all of your options. Dr. Chang believes strongly in education and information because it ensures that each individual arrives at a decision that is best for them. A pertinent exam will be performed. She will then show you pre and postoperative photos of patients who have agreed to allow their photos to be used. These photos are extremely important to consider as they will illustrate Dr. Chang’s signature beautiful and natural aesthetic. Working together during your consultation, a customized surgical plan will be developed for you. Dr. Chang will use her expertise to guide you to the best options for your particular anatomy, aesthetic goals, and personal circumstances.Prior to your consultation with Dr. Chang, you will be asked to fill out some basic information, including your medical insurance information and a brief health history. It is important that you answer the health questionnaire accurately and please feel free to bring any pertinent information to Dr. Chang’s immediate attention. Your health questionnaire will be reviewed with you during your consultation. These forms may be mailed or emailed to you prior to your visit.
After your consultation, you will meet with Dr. Chang’s patient coordinator. She will assist you with financial concerns, scheduling, logistics, and any other questions that you may have. She will also assist with the coordination of transportation, lodging, and any additional care concerns. This is a service that is especially beneficial for our out-of-town patients.
Dr. Chang’s patient coordinator will serve as an important resource for you as you consider your options. Patient references are also available upon request. As a courtesy to you, she will follow-up with you after your consultation to make sure that all of your questions were answered. All of our patients are encouraged to return for second consultations with Dr. Chang at no additional charge should they desire. Dr. Chang is also available to answer additional questions over the phone if this is more appropriate.
Our consultation process is designed with your needs in mind. Making the leap from thinking about plastic surgery to actually having plastic surgery is the hardest part of the whole process. We are here to provide you a comfortable, easy, discrete environment in which to do just that.
Your consultation is just that, your consultation. Dr. Chang will take the time to fully discuss with you all of your aesthetic goals. Your particular concerns will be addressed, in addition to being fully educated about all of your options. Dr. Chang believes strongly in education and information because it ensures that each individual arrives at a decision that is best for them. A pertinent exam will be performed. She will then show you pre and postoperative photos of patients who have agreed to allow their photos to be used. These photos are extremely important to consider as they will illustrate Dr. Chang’s signature beautiful and natural aesthetic. Working together during your consultation, a customized surgical plan will be developed for you. Dr. Chang will use her expertise to guide you to the best options for your particular anatomy, aesthetic goals, and personal circumstances.Prior to your consultation with Dr. Chang, you will be asked to fill out some basic information, including your medical insurance information and a brief health history. It is important that you answer the health questionnaire accurately and please feel free to bring any pertinent information to Dr. Chang’s immediate attention. Your health questionnaire will be reviewed with you during your consultation. These forms may be mailed or emailed to you prior to your visit.
After your consultation, you will meet with Dr. Chang’s patient coordinator. She will assist you with financial concerns, scheduling, logistics, and any other questions that you may have. She will also assist with the coordination of transportation, lodging, and any additional care concerns. This is a service that is especially beneficial for our out-of-town patients.
Dr. Chang’s patient coordinator will serve as an important resource for you as you consider your options. Patient references are also available upon request. As a courtesy to you, she will follow-up with you after your consultation to make sure that all of your questions were answered. All of our patients are encouraged to return for second consultations with Dr. Chang at no additional charge should they desire. Dr. Chang is also available to answer additional questions over the phone if this is more appropriate.
Our consultation process is designed with your needs in mind. Making the leap from thinking about plastic surgery to actually having plastic surgery is the hardest part of the whole process. We are here to provide you a comfortable, easy, discrete environment in which to do just that.
Financing Available
Financing Available
We accept payment in cash, check, Visa, or MasterCard.
Board Certifications
Board Certifications
American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)
Society Memberships
Society Memberships
The Aesthetic Society
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
California Medical Society (AMS)
Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
San Francisco Medical Society (SFMMS)
Zedplast Surgical Society (Stanford Plastic Surgery Alumni Association)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
California Medical Society (AMS)
Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
San Francisco Medical Society (SFMMS)
Zedplast Surgical Society (Stanford Plastic Surgery Alumni Association)
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