Dr. David S. Chang, MD 94114

Name: David S. Chang, MD
Last name: Chang
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2006
Years experience: 17
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Kind – Chang Plastic Surgery
Address: 45 Castro Street
Address suite: 410
Phone: +1 415-565-6884
City: San Francisco
State: California
Zip Code: 94114
Country: US
Consulting Fees: -1$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • California Pacific Medical Center, St Mary’s, St. Francis, Summit Alta Bates, Mills Peninsula, Good Samaritan
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BA in Government, Dartmouth College, 1992
  • Medical: NYU School of Medicine, 1997

David S. Chang, MD

Postdoc Training: 
  • Internship: General Surgery, University of California San Francisco, 2004
  • Residency: Plastic Surgery, University of California San Francisco, 2006
Member of: 
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Board Certification: 
David Sangook Chang (ABMSUID -03055)

Viewed: 7/25/2008
Day of birth: private

Status: Alive
Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification: 11/1/2007 – 12/31/2017
American Board of Surgery
Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification:
2/15/2005 – 7/1/2015
Education: 1997 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: UCSFPlastic Surgery505 Parnassus Ave # 932San Francisco, CA 94143-2204 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 37.7752,-122.4189987

Primary location: 
Location name: San Francisco
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 37.7752,-122.4189987
Treatments: 
  • Arm Lift
  • Body Lift
  • Botox
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Fat Transfer
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Juvederm
  • Liposuction
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • Restylane
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Sientra Breast Implants
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Strattice
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision

RealSelf Info

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 9080
Answer count: 210
Review count: 8
5 star count: 2
Total star count: 2
Star rating: 2.697376606878
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Aug 12, 2008
Profile modified: Jun 6, 2020
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: Yes
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: May 19, 2019
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • San Francisco, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 37.7752,-122.4189987

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Breast Reconstruction with DIEP Flap (Oct 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Jun 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reconstruction (Jun 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reconstruction (May 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reconstruction (Jan 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reduction (Sep 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction with DIEP Flap (Oct 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Dec 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Dec 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction (Jun 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reconstruction (May 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reconstruction (Jan 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Oct 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction with DIEP Flap (Oct 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Oct 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Sep 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Sep 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Sep 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction (Jun 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reduction (Jun 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reduction (Jun 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reduction (Jun 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reconstruction (May 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)

Latest Prices

Breast Reduction Prices

  • $5000 – Jun 23, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $5000 – Jun 23, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $5000 – Jun 23, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $5000 – Jun 23, 2014 – San Francisco, CA

Breast Reconstruction Prices

  • $30000 – May 12, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $120000 – Jan 30, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $30000 – May 12, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
  • $120000 – Jan 30, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
  • $30000 – May 12, 2013 – San Francisco, CA

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Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Breast augmentation: can I get away without a lift?
Hard to tell
Mar 18, 2022
It's difficult to tell from the one photo what would be best. I would want to hear your goals for surgery, but I think an implant would probably be sufficient to improve the fullness and appearance of your breasts. I would probably agree with the other surgeons with whom you have consulted.
A lift may or may not be necessary.
BA done 5 years ago and now breast implants sagging. Can my nipples be centered again without a lift
Smaller implants and lift
Mar 18, 2022
I am assuming you would rather avoid the scars, but I think that a circumvertical mastopey would be necessary to lift you nipples.
I would need to see your preop photos to see what your breasts used to look like. It is possible that the additional weight of the implants has led to some of the sagging. If you want to reduce the fullness in the side of the breast, you would probably need a narrower / smaller implant
25 y/o, 138lbs, 5’5 - do I need another revision or is it my anatomy?
asymmetry
Mar 18, 2022
The left breast does look larger, and the nipple position is also slightly different. It is possible that this is due to your anatomy, but without seeing the before photos it is difficult to tell. I am assuming you have the same sized implants in both breasts. If your goals is to increase the volume on the right, fat grafting might be an option. I would recommend you discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon.
What are my other options or do I have to get a lift?
Options
Mar 18, 2022
With many operations, there may compromises based on what priorities. If you want to reduce the areolar diameter, you would need an incision around the areolae. This may limit the implant volume that could be placed. You may or may not benefit from the vertical incision, but if the benefit is small, you may prefer to avoid the scar and accept the results without the additional scarring.
Can I ever achieve breasts like my wish photos? Please help! Sad and deflated momma (photos_
There are options
Mar 15, 2022
Based on your photos, it looks like you could improve the appearance of your breasts with different procedures, depending on your goals. If your goal is to look like the women in the photos, you would need more volume. It looks like all of those women in your wish photos have implants. Performing a lift or reduction would require similar scars, and would improve your breasts. The best advice is to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who can discuss all of the options and the...
Almost 3 weeks post-op. Why haven't my breasts changed at all?
3 weeks postop
May 31, 2019
I'm sorry you're not happy with the results.  It is still a little early post-op and your implants will likely settle over the next few months.  If you are still not happy after that time, you should definitely discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon.
I’m 1 month post op and my surgeon says my belly button is still healing. It looks terrible. Is this
Belly button after abdominoplasty
Apr 16, 2019
1 month after an abdominoplasty is still very early in the healing.  I would give it a more time, and discuss your concerns with your surgeon.
Does a person with I cup have the chance to be a C cup?
Breast reduction
Mar 28, 2019
It is difficult if not impossible to predict a specific bra cup size when performing a breast reduction.  Bra cups are not standardized, so one manufacturers C may be another's D or DD.  In general, I tell patients that they will be smaller, and more proportionate to the rest of their body.  You should try not to focus on a specific bra size.  If you are happy with the size of your breasts and your bra says D, does it matter?  
How can I achieve a look where contours of the implants are quite visible?
Implants visible
Mar 28, 2019
The look you are trying to achieve would require relatively large, high or extra high profile implants, placed over the muscle.  The asymmetry in nipple position may be more prominent with implants.  Placing the implants you want to achieve your look, however, will preclude the ability to elevate the nipple and areola.  
Is it normal to have rippling 4 days after revision surgery? Sientra smooth round moderate plus 575c
Rippling after breast augmentation
Feb 19, 2019
Rippling can be visible when there is insufficient soft tissue covering the implants, and/or there is a discrepancy between the pocket size and the implant size.  In your case, it looks like you probably have insufficient soft tissue covering the implant.  Fat grafting would be an option.  Off the shelf fillers can also help, but may be considerably more expensive if a large volume is needed.
Will my breast sag after explanation and can stretch marks appear?
Implant removal
Feb 19, 2019
It does not look like you would have much sagging of your breasts after removal of your implants.  If you don't have stretch marks now, they will not appear after the implants are removed.  As for downsizing, the there are smaller implants, but not much.  I would probably ask you why you want your implants removed and what are you trying to achieve?
Can I just start with implants then get a lift later?
Breast augmentation only
Feb 19, 2019
You could certainly start out with implants only.  This would definitely give you more upper pole fullness.  The results won't be optimal, however, but it might convince you that the scars would be worth the improved aesthetics.
Is this bulging swelling or something else? And will the belly button shape change or stay the same?
Swelling after tummy tuck
Feb 19, 2019
Swelling after a tummy tuck and liposuction can take months to resolve.  I would give it more time.  The belly button shape may also change over time.  I recommend you discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon. 
How long will my breast reduction incisions be sore for?
Pain after breast reduction
Feb 19, 2019
Pain after breast reduction usually lasts between 4-6 weeks.  Pain is very subjective and can vary from patient to patient.  I would check in with your plastic surgeon to make sure that you are healing normally.
What will be the best course of action for this stitch at 1 year post-op?
? stitch after breast augmentation
Feb 19, 2019
It is difficult to tell from the photo whether that is a stitch or not.  I recommend you see your surgeon who can examine you and determine if it is something that can be removed.

Latest Before And After Photos

Last updated on 11/24/2023