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After graduating from Medical School at the University of
Washington in Seattle, Dr. Kao completed a 5-year General
Surgery program at the University of Washington and received
his Board Certification by the American Board of Surgery in
1997. He quickly developed an interest in surgical endoscopy
(minimally invasive surgery through the use of a small camera
scope). He became a clinical professor at the University's
Center for Videoendoscopic Surgery and taught residents and
fellow surgeons this technique. He then completed a three-year
plastic surgery program at the University of Southern California.
Dr. Kao continues to expand his interest in Endoscopic Surgery
to facial plastic surgery. He specializes in the Endoscopic
Browlift, Midfacelift, Vertical Facelift and Limited Incision
Necklift. He helps to teach other surgeons these specialized
techniques at the Endoscopic Plastic Surgery Educational Seminar
in Los Angeles, California. He also performs all aspects of
plastic surgery including cosmetic and reconstructive breast
surgery, liposuction, laser resurfacing, tummy tuck, eyelid,
and nasal surgery.
Dr. Kao has authored numerous publications that have appeared
in professional journals. He has also lectured national and
regional meetings. He recently appeared on the Discovery
Learning Channel featuring his endoscopic facial work.
Dr. Kao is a Staff Plastic Surgeon at Saint Johns Health
Center in Santa Monica and the Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center.
He is a member of California Society of Plastic Surgeons and
is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American
Board of Plastic Surgery.
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