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Dr. H. Jae Chun, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Newport Beach, California

Dr. H. Jae Chun, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Newport Beach, California
NPI: 1902961691· License: G066882 (CA) verify
Industry payments (2024): $148 across 1 payment (what this means)
4.26(38 ratings)

In Dr. H. Jae Chun's own words

How Dr. H. Jae Chun describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • The 3-year data used to convince the FDA to approve silicone gel implants in 2006 was inadequately short.
  • Patient symptomatic improvements and enhanced quality of life from explant surgery changed Dr. Chun's perspective on BII care.

Specialization

  • Explant surgery gradually became Dr. Chun's entire practice.
  • Specializes in explant surgery.

Technique

  • My data and all the other published data suggest the 24% rupture rate quoted in this article is an outlier
  • In my practice, I know the age, brand, and the rupture status of every implant I take out

Training & credentials

  • For 30 years, being a plastic surgeon was my professional identity

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About

Dr. H. Jae Chun, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Newport Beach, California, dedicated 30 years to plastic surgery, with a specialized focus on breast implant removal (explant surgery) and en bloc capsulectomy since 1993. He became a pioneer in Breast Implant Illness (BII) care, observing dramatic improvements and enhanced quality of life in his BII patients, who were consistently his most satisfied. Dr. Chun believes the medical community has historically ignored BII due to pharmaceutical influence and has been committed to exposing these truths. While he has retired from performing surgery due to a chronic back condition, Dr. Chun remains actively involved in the BII movement. He advocates for correct explant surgery and works to challenge misperceptions within the plastic surgery community, educating other surgeons on BII and explant procedures.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Procedure details

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Average Cost of Surgery

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Breast Implant Removal

$13,542

Above typicalTypical in Newport Beach: $4,825–$11,500 (median $9,150, 8 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. H. Jae Chun

Sourced directly from Dr. H. Jae Chun's social posts and replies.

What are some realities about breast capsules and potential complications during explant-related procedures?
Dr. Chun emphasizes that old capsules never dissolve or disappear. He also highlights a potential complication where a breast mass can form if fat is inadvertently injected into a residual capsule. Since there is no blood flow inside a capsule, this injected fat will die (fat necrosis) and turn into a yellow paste.
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What are the typical silicone implant rupture rates, and what is Dr. Chun's perspective on the research?
Most surgeons report silicone implant rupture rates of 10-15% at 10 years. Dr. Chun's own data from explant surgeries, covering implants up to 13 years old, showed an 11% patient rupture rate, with no difference between Mentor and Allergan brands. He notes that most ruptures occur between 7-10 years, emphasizing the need for constant MRI/Ultrasound evaluation and timely removal. Dr. Chun critically analyzes studies, highlighting how data can be manipulated. For instance, he points out that the 3-year data used for FDA approval in 2006 was inadequately short, and a 10-year follow-up study (Caplin, 2021) had a 54% patient loss to follow-up. He also questions the methodology of studies that count 'suspicious findings' as ruptures, even when radiologists disagree, and where patients with 'ruptures' do not opt for immediate removal, suggesting uncertainty in diagnosis.
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What is Dr. Chun's view on silicone migration from implants?
Dr. Chun notes that polyurethane-coated implants are typically associated with silicone migration into lymph nodes. He finds the 17.7% incidence of silicone in lymph nodes associated with *intact* silicone implants deeply concerning, a phenomenon he and the BII community have been aware of for years.
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From Dr. H. Jae Chun's Instagram

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Technologies & brands Dr. H. Jae Chun mentions

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

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Patient Experience

Dr. H. Jae Chun Review Summary

4.4
Dr. Chun receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, averaging 4.4 out of 5 stars. Patients praise his skill, care, and the beautiful results he achieves.

Ratings from Other Platforms

yelp.com

4.3 out of 5

Based on 61 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.1 out of 5

Based on 14 reviews

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Dr. H. Jae Chun, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Newport Beach, California

Main Office

400 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, California

(949) 644-5000

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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)

$148

Payments

1

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. H. Jae Chun received $148 across 1 payment in 2024. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Acera Surgical, Inc..

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: (949) 644-5000

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

400 Newport Center Dr

Newport Beach, California 92660

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Office Information

Phone: (949) 644-5000

Where does Dr. H. Jae Chun practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

400 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, California 92660

(25 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

Honors Program In Medical Education At Northwestern University
Northwestern University Medical School

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. H. Jae Chun online?
The provided information does not specify whether online appointment booking is available. Contact the office at (949) 644-5000 or [email protected] for appointment details.
Does Dr. H. Jae Chun offer telehealth?
The provided information does not indicate whether Dr. Chun offers telehealth services. Contact the office at (949) 644-5000 or [email protected] for more information.
What do patients have to say about Dr. H. Jae Chun?
Patients consistently describe Dr. Chun as an outstanding and skilled surgeon who provides excellent care and achieves beautiful results. They express high satisfaction with their explant and mastopexy procedures, highlighting minimal scarring and a positive overall experience.
What areas of care does Dr. H. Jae Chun cater to?
Dr. Chun's area of care focuses exclusively on breast implant removal (explant surgery) and related procedures such as en bloc capsulectomy. He is dedicated to helping patients who wish to have their breast implants removed, prioritizing their health and well-being. Dr. Chun has been a pioneer in Breast Implant Illness (BII) care since 1993, with explant surgery becoming his entire practice. He observed dramatic improvements and enhanced quality of life in BII patients, who were consistently his most satisfied. He believes the medical community, influenced by pharmaceutical money, has historically ignored BII, and he is committed to exposing these truths. Dr. Chun advocates for correct explant surgery, asserting that most plastic surgeons are capable of performing these procedures, but misperceptions often lead to a lack of desire. He actively works to challenge and correct these misperceptions within the plastic surgery community to ensure progress in BII recognition and treatment.