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Dr. Charleston Chua, MD - Board Eligible Plastic Surgeon in La Mesa, California

Dr. Charleston Chua, MD

Board Eligible Plastic Surgeon

La Mesa, California
NPI: 1881937449· License: a146435 (CA) verify

5+ years of experience · self-reported

Medical school: University Of Nevada School Of Medicine · Graduated 2013(~13 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2024): $9,990 across 24 payments (what this means)
4.8(17 ratings)

Consultation $500

In Dr. Charleston Chua's own words

How Dr. Charleston Chua describes their own approach, from their TikTok posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • I feel that there is no one specific implant that is best for everyoneTikTok ↗

Technique

  • We may have other options for you to return to a more natural feelTikTok ↗
  • We can replace saline implants with silicone implants.TikTok ↗

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About

Dr. Charleston Chua is a board-eligible plastic surgeon serving the Las Vegas and San Diego areas. He specializes in a variety of cosmetic procedures, helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals. Dr. Chua is highly rated by his patients, with an average of 4.8 stars. Contact his offices in Las Vegas at (725) 529-2482 or San Diego at (858) 699-0707 to learn more about procedures and pricing.

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Specialties

  • As a board

Procedures & Services

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Procedure details

Everything on this page about each procedure Dr. Charleston Chua offers: pricing in context, what they've said about it, related videos and photos, and what patients ask.

Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Below, you'll find crowdsourced data on the actual costs of surgeries performed by Dr. Charleston Chua, submitted anonymously by the patient community. Use this as a guide to better anticipate your own expenses. Please note that final costs can vary based on your specific medical needs.

Breast Augmentation

$5,500

Below typicalTypical in La Mesa: $6,650–$8,000 (median $7,150, 20 reports) compare ↗

Brazilian Butt Lift

$8,200

About typicalTypical in La Mesa: $8,200–$10,000 (median $9,000, 5 reports) compare ↗

Mommy Makeover

$25,000

Above typicalTypical in La Mesa: $14,050–$23,000 (median $18,000, 15 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Charleston Chua

Sourced directly from Dr. Charleston Chua's social posts and replies.

What are the benefits of silicone implants compared to saline?
Silicone implants feel more like natural tissue, ripple less, and move more naturally than saline implants.
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What are the key considerations for a facelift?
Facelifts should be individualized and performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon in an accredited surgical facility with an appropriate anesthesia provider. The procedure involves removing excess tissue, repositioning existing tissue, and adding volume where needed. Patients can expect to look 8 to 14 years younger. It's important to discuss realistic expectations and potential complications.
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What are some reasons to consider breast reduction?
Back pain, neck pain, rashes under the breasts, and difficulty wearing desired bra styles are reasons to consider breast reduction. Breast reduction can sometimes be performed with a minimal incision.
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What factors determine the best breast implant for a patient?
The best implant depends on the patient's desired outcome, anatomy, and what is realistic. Breast implant selection should be individualized.
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What are the considerations for minimal vs. surgical facelifts?
Minimal facelift procedures produce minimal results and don't necessarily last, but have a role in the right patient. Patients with significant laxity will benefit from surgical procedures, not just non-surgical procedures. The right facelift procedure depends on the patient's anatomy. It's important to find the right procedure for the patient, rather than fitting the patient into a standard procedure.
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What are the recent advancements in breast cancer treatment and reconstruction?
Early detection of breast cancer is a game changer, and there are more options for women with breast cancer now than in the past. Breast cancer treatment is no longer limited to mastectomy without reconstruction. There is hope and options for reconstructive surgery after breast cancer. Early detection of breast cancer is key, and people should get mammograms.
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Videos from Dr. Charleston Chua

@primeplasticmedspa on TikTok →

Videos posted on TikTok by @primeplasticmedspa. Press play to watch here, or open the original on TikTok.

  • Re-post 🔀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we’re highlighting Dr.Chao’s insightful f…

    2K views · Oct 2024 · TikTok ↗

  • Dr. Singer explains why artistry and expertise are crucial for a facelift procedure. One size doe…

    2K views · Jul 2024 · TikTok ↗

  • Get your facts straight about the one and only Botox! 💉✨ Discover the truth behind this game-cha…

    970 views · Aug 2024 · TikTok ↗

  • If your breast implants don’t feel like they used to! Come in and see us! We may have other optio…

    374 views · Jun 2024 · TikTok ↗

  • The ultimate match-up! Saline vs. Silicone: Hear Dr. Singer’s expert opinion! 🤍🤍🤍

    336 views · Jun 2024 · TikTok ↗

  • Dr.Chao shares options for breast augmentation. One size does not fit all! 😉

    331 views · Jun 2024 · TikTok ↗

Technologies & brands Dr. Charleston Chua mentions

Devices, implants, injectables and products named in Dr. Charleston Chua's own posts and videos. A mention is not an endorsement; ask the office what they currently offer.

InjectablesBotox · 2

Patient Experience

Dr. Charleston Chua Review Summary

4.8
Dr. Chua has an excellent rating of 4.8 stars, indicating highly satisfied patients.
Dr. Charleston Chua, MD - Board Eligible Plastic Surgeon in La Mesa, California

Chua Plastic Surgery

8200 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, California

(619) 466-8851

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Consultation fee: $500

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$9,990

Payments

24

Compared to peers

Above average

Dr. Charleston Chua received $9,990 across 24 payments in 2024. That is higher than about 89% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program, and the largest single payer was Kerecis Limited.

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Phone: (619) 466-8851

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Location & Contact Information

Chua Plastic Surgery

8200 La Mesa Blvd

La Mesa, California 91942

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Office Information

Phone: (619) 466-8851

Where does Dr. Charleston Chua practice?

Doctor's Office

Chua Plastic Surgery (Primary)

8200 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, California 91942

(17 reviews)

Chua Plastic Surgery - Las Vegas

8200 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, California 91942

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Hospital Affiliations

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

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Education & Experience

Education

Bachelor Of Science

Certifications & Licenses

Board Eligible Plastic Surgeon
Dabs
General Surgery (Board Certified)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Charleston Chua online?
The provided information doesn't confirm online booking. Contacting the office directly at (725) 529-2482 (Las Vegas) or (858) 699-0707 (San Diego) is recommended for appointment scheduling.
Does Dr. Charleston Chua offer telehealth?
The provided information does not indicate whether Dr. Chua offers telehealth services.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Charleston Chua?
Patients rave about Dr. Chua's skill and the positive impact he has on their well-being and confidence. They express high satisfaction with their results, highlighting procedures like the Brazilian Butt Lift and back lift. Many appreciate his personalized approach and ability to deliver the desired outcome.
What areas of care does Dr. Charleston Chua cater to?
Dr. Chua specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery, offering a range of cosmetic procedures such as breast augmentation, tummy tucks, Brazilian butt lifts, back lifts, gynecomastia surgery, and mommy makeovers. Dr. Chua offers breast implant revision, converting patients from saline to silicone implants, which are gelatinous, feel more like natural tissue, ripple less, and move more like natural tissue than saline implants. He emphasizes individualized facelifts, performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon in an accredited surgical facility with an appropriate anesthesia provider, involving removing excess tissue, repositioning existing tissue, and adding volume where needed; the right facelift procedure depends on the patient's anatomy, and minimal facelift procedures produce minimal results and don't necessarily last, but have a role in the right patient. Back pain, neck pain, rashes under the breasts, and difficulty wearing desired bra styles are reasons to consider breast reduction, which can sometimes be performed with a minimal incision. Dr. Chua emphasizes that there is no single breast implant that is best for everyone, as the best implant depends on the patient's desired outcome, anatomy, and what is realistic. He also highlights that early detection of breast cancer is a game changer, with more options for women with breast cancer now than in the past, including reconstructive surgery.