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Dr. Jerome D. Chao, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Latham, New York

Dr. Jerome D. Chao, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Latham, New York
NPI: 1467474866· License: 224758-1 (NY) verify

23+ years of experience · self-reported

Industry payments (2024): $679 across 12 payments (what this means)
4.94(108 ratings)

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In Dr. Jerome D. Chao's own words

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Approach

  • At Chao Plastic Surgery, we focus on creating results that complement your natural proportions
  • We believe you should have the information you need to make a confident, informed decision without feeling pressured to move forward
  • Dr. Chao's approach prioritizes maintaining a patient's unique features and expression.

Specialization

  • We also offer our very own Vigour Blend!!
  • Vigour Aesthetics + Wellness offers customized IV and IM treatments, including NAD options available in-office and for take-home use

Consultation

  • Your consultation is an opportunity to sit down with our team, discuss your goals and concerns, learn about your options, and determine whether a surgical or non-surgical treatment is right for you
  • During your consultation, Dr. Chao will determine whether combining procedures is appropriate for your individual goals and circumstances

Cost & consultation

  • Consultations at Chao Plastic Surgery are complimentary.

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About

Dr. Jerome D. Chao, MD is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing in Latham, New York. He leads Chao Plastic Surgery and Vigour Aesthetics + Wellness, a medical spa. Dr. Chao offers a range of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures, including tummy tucks, liposuction, breast fat transfer, Botox, dermal fillers, and blepharoplasty. His approach emphasizes personalized care, aiming for natural-looking results that enhance a patient's unique features while prioritizing patient safety. At Vigour Aesthetics + Wellness, Dr. Chao provides advanced laser treatments, injectables, and skincare. The spa also features a medically backed Wellness & Weight Loss program, offering personalized support, prescription medications like semaglutide or tirzepatide, and physician-guided nutrition with Dr. Alex Ford, a registered dietitian. Dr. Chao also incorporates vitamin and peptide injections, including a proprietary 'Vigour Blend', and PRP/PRFM treatments for skin and hair. Complimentary consultations are offered to discuss individual goals, explore options, and ensure patients make informed decisions without pressure.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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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. Jerome D. Chao, 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.

Liposuction

$8,000

About typicalTypical in Latham: $7,750–$12,375 (median $9,750, 4 reports) compare ↗

Tummy Tuck

$9,500

About typicalTypical in Latham: $8,450–$13,900 (median $9,500, 9 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Jerome D. Chao

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What is Dr. Chao's approach to Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lift)?
Dr. Chao takes a personalized approach to Blepharoplasty, or eyelid lift surgery, addressing excess skin and tissue on both upper and lower eyelids. The goal is to create a more refreshed, youthful appearance by enhancing the natural shape of the eyes while maintaining the patient's unique features and expression.
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What IV and IM treatments are offered at Vigour Aesthetics + Wellness?
Vigour Aesthetics + Wellness offers customized IV and IM treatments, including NAD options available in-office and for take-home use. These vitamin and peptide injections and infusions deliver targeted nutrients to support energy, wellness, and overall vitality. They also offer their proprietary 'Vigour Blend'. Treatment plans are designed around individual wellness goals and needs.
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What can I expect during a consultation at Chao Plastic Surgery?
Consultations at Chao Plastic Surgery are complimentary and are the first step for individuals considering a procedure or treatment. The team takes time to understand your goals and concerns, answer your questions, and discuss appropriate surgical or non-surgical treatment options. You don't need to know exactly what treatment you want beforehand. The practice believes in providing all necessary information for confident, informed decisions without pressure.
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What is Dr. Chao's approach to Autologous Fat Grafting?
Autologous fat grafting uses a patient's own fat, transferred from one area to carefully selected areas of the face or body, to restore or enhance volume and refine contours. Dr. Chao focuses on creating soft, natural-looking results with careful attention to proportion and balance, customizing every treatment to the patient's individual anatomy and goals.
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What is Dr. Chao's philosophy for Lip Injections?
Dr. Chao's approach to lip injections focuses on subtle, individualized results that complement the patient's natural facial features rather than completely changing their appearance. Lip injections are customized to enhance shape, restore volume, and create better balance, aiming for a refreshed and balanced look without an overdone appearance.
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What are PRP and PRFM treatments, and what are they used for?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-rich fibrin matrix (PRFM) treatments utilize components from your own blood to support the body's natural repair processes. At Chao Plastic Surgery and Vigour Aesthetics + Wellness, these are incorporated into personalized treatment plans for skin rejuvenation, hair thinning, and hair loss, offering a personalized approach to supporting healthier-looking skin and hair. A consultation is required to determine if these are appropriate for your concerns.
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What is Dr. Chao's philosophy for breast surgery?
Dr. Chao believes breast surgery should be individualized to each patient, focusing on creating results that complement natural proportions. The appropriate approach (including augmentation, lift, reduction, or a combination) is determined by the patient's anatomy, goals, and desired outcome, with the aim of helping patients feel more comfortable and confident in their bodies.
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What does the Wellness & Weight Loss program at Chao Plastic Surgery offer?
Chao Plastic Surgery offers a medically backed Wellness & Weight Loss program designed to provide personalized support based on individual goals, needs, and health considerations. Treatment options may include prescription weight-loss medications such as semaglutide or tirzepatide, along with supportive wellness treatments. The program also features Physician-guided nutrition with Dr. Alex Ford, who is both a physician and a registered dietitian, working with the weight loss team to provide comprehensive care. Your specific program is determined through a complimentary consultation.
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What types of laser treatments are offered at Vigour Aesthetics + Wellness?
Vigour Aesthetics + Wellness offers professional laser treatments customized to individual skin needs, addressing concerns such as pigmentation, sun damage, unwanted hair, uneven texture, and signs of aging. Advanced laser options are selected based on patient goals and skin concerns, aiming to create smoother, clearer, and more radiant-looking skin.
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Does Dr. Chao offer combination procedures?
Yes, some patients may be candidates for combining multiple procedures during one operation. Candidacy depends on overall health, the specific procedures, and anticipated operating time. Combining procedures can allow for a more comprehensive transformation and may reduce the need for multiple separate surgeries, but patient safety always comes first. Dr. Chao will determine appropriateness during your consultation.
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Patient Experience

Dr. Jerome D. Chao Review Summary

4.7
Dr. Chao has excellent ratings, averaging 4.7 out of 5 stars. He maintains a perfect 5.0 rating from 20 reviews on one platform, a 4.4 out of 5 on Healthgrades, and another perfect 5 out of 5 on U.S. News Health.

Ratings from Other Platforms

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4.4 out of 5

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5 out of 5

Based on 195 reviews

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Dr. Jerome D. Chao, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Latham, New York

Chao Plastic Surgery

13 Century Hill Dr., Latham, New York

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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)

$679

Payments

12

Compared to peers

Modest

Dr. Jerome D. Chao received $679 across 12 payments in 2024. That is higher than about 56% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was TELA Bio, 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 ↗

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Location & Contact Information

Chao Plastic Surgery

13 Century Hill Dr.

Latham, New York

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Office Information

Where does Dr. Jerome D. Chao practice?

Doctor's Office

Chao Plastic Surgery (Primary)

13 Century Hill Dr., Latham, New York

(20 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

St. Peter's Hospital-Albany and Ellis Hospital

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Education & Experience

Education

Columbia University
The George Washington University

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Jerome D. Chao online?
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Does Dr. Jerome D. Chao offer telehealth?
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What do patients have to say about Dr. Jerome D. Chao?
Patients consistently praise Dr. Chao's exceptional skills, attentive care, and amazing results. Reviews highlight his ability to correct prior deformities, the positive office experience, and the overall high quality of care provided by the entire team, including Beckie. Many patients consider him the best plastic surgeon in Upstate New York.
What areas of care does Dr. Jerome D. Chao cater to?
Dr. Chao offers a broad range of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures. His expertise includes tummy tucks (abdominoplasty), breast augmentation, liposuction, and likely other body contouring procedures. He also offers non-surgical options such as Botox, dermal fillers, and facial fat transfer. His practice also incorporates a medical spa offering lasers, injectables, skincare, and wellness/weight loss programs. Operates a state-of-the-art medical spa, Vigour Aesthetics + Wellness, offering advanced laser treatments, injectables, skincare, and a comprehensive, medically backed Wellness & Weight Loss program. Dr. Chao emphasizes a personalized approach, focusing on natural-looking results that enhance a patient's unique features and always prioritizing patient safety.