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Dr. Janet Chao, deep plane facelift surgeon in San Diego, USA

Dr. Janet Chao

Deep plane facelift surgeon · San Diego, USA

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Dr. Janet Chao is a deep plane facelift surgeon in San Diego, USA, listed on DEEPPLANE™ from public sources.

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On record at DEEPPLANE™: ORCID 0000-0002-8209-0892; 5 before-and-after cases on file. This is a record, not a rating.

According to DEEPPLANE™, Dr. Janet Chao is a deep plane facelift surgeon practicing in San Diego, USA.

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— 1 Facelift Publication— 6 Listed Facts

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Medical school
George Washington University (as listed in public sources)

The website on file for this surgeon mentions the deep plane facelift (read by us on Oct 14, 2026). That is what the website says; we have not confirmed it.

Dr. Janet Chao reviews: what the record shows

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5.0from 22 reviews · as of October 20, 2026

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Published results

5

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Dr. Janet Chao

5.0(22)
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$35,000 – $75,000

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Published Research

Peer-reviewed papers indexed in PubMed and OpenAlex. Most recent 5 of 8 on record.

  1. Cosmetic Treatments with Energy-Based Devices in Skin of Color
    Facial Plastic Surgery · 2023 · first author
  2. Performance of ChatGPT on the Plastic Surgery Inservice Training Examination.
    Aesthetic surgery journal · 2023 · co-author
  3. Expanding Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Research With ChatGPT.
    Aesthetic surgery journal · 2023 · co-author
  4. Application of ChatGPT in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery: Ally or Antagonist?
    Aesthetic surgery journal · 2023 · co-author
  5. Prosthetic reconstruction of complicated auricular defects: use of a hybrid prosthetic fabrication technique.
    JAMA facial plastic surgery · 2014 · co-author
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Dr. Janet Chao is a deep plane facelift surgeon based in San Diego, USA. Rated 5.0/5 based on 22 Google reviews.

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Dr. Janet Chao is a deep plane facelift surgeon in San Diego, USA. Rated 5.0/5 (22 reviews). Specializes in: Deep Plane Facelift, Upper Blepharoplasty, Rhinoplasty.

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Quick Facts: Dr. Janet Chao

Specialization
Deep Plane Facelift
Location
San Diego, USA
Google Rating
5.0/5 (22 reviews)

Source: DEEPPLANE™ Surgeon Directory

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CREDENTIALS

Credentials & Experience

Medical School

George Washington University

PRICING

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Deep Plane Facelift in USA

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$35,000 – $75,000

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Practice Location

Timeless Faces

San Diego, USA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Janet Chao

What procedures does Dr. Janet Chao specialize in?
Dr. Janet Chao specializes in Deep Plane Facelift, Upper Blepharoplasty, Rhinoplasty, practicing in USA. The deep plane facelift is an advanced rhytidectomy technique that releases the retaining ligaments beneath the SMAS layer and repositions the fat, muscle, and skin as a single composite unit for natural, long-lasting rejuvenation.
Is Dr. Chao board certified?
Dr. Chao is listed as a deep plane facelift specialist on DEEPPLANE™. Board-certification details have not been confirmed for this profile yet, so we recommend verifying credentials directly with the surgeon's office and through the relevant national medical board's public registry before scheduling a consultation.
Where is Dr. Chao located?
Dr. Chao practices at Timeless Faces in San Diego, USA.
Can I see before and after photos of Dr. Chao's work?
Yes, Dr. Chao has 5 before and after photo sets on their DEEPPLANE™ profile, showing a range of ages, anatomical starting points, and result timelines. Photos have been collated from public clinic sources. When reviewing galleries, look for patients with facial anatomy similar to yours and for results photographed at least 3-6 months post-op, when final swelling has resolved.
Is Dr. Chao verified on DEEPPLANE™?
Dr. Chao's profile on DEEPPLANE™ has not yet been verified. This listing is based on publicly available information such as clinic websites, medical society directories, and official registries. The surgeon has a 5.0/5 rating on Google from public patient reviews. Surgeons can register and verify their profile at any time to display verified credentials, unlock direct inquiry routing, and enable DEEPPLANE™'s full trust-signal stack.

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Editorial provenance
Sources cited:
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