A New Era of Wellness—Backed by Experience

At VedaNu Wellness, we’re redefining what it means to look and feel your best. Founded by a team with over 50 years of combined experience in plastic surgery and patient care, we bring together the most trusted tools in aesthetics, weight loss, hormone health, and surgical enhancement—all under one roof.

Whether you're preparing for a procedure, starting your weight loss journey, or simply looking to restore balance, our team delivers personalized, compassionate care that meets you where you are.

Our signature services

Plastic Surgery

Hormone Therapy (BHRT) for Men & Women

Medical Weight Loss

Refine your natural beauty through personalized cosmetic surgery options, led by board-certified plastic surgeons. Whether you're considering a breast augmentation, facelift, or body contouring, we guide you through every step with care and precision.

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Medical Weight Loss

Hormone Therapy (BHRT) for Men & Women

Medical Weight Loss

Achieve sustainable, physician-guided weight loss with FDA-approved treatments like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide. Our programs are tailored to your unique metabolism and lifestyle, offering expert support and accountability every step of the way.

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Aesthetics & Injectables

Hormone Therapy (BHRT) for Men & Women

Reclaim a refreshed, youthful appearance with targeted treatments designed for post-weight loss and age-related volume loss. Our expert team uses Botox®, Dysport®, dermal fillers, and Sculptra® to soften lines, sculpt facial contours, and stimulate collagen—helping you look as vibrant as you feel.

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Hormone Therapy (BHRT) for Men & Women

Rebalance your hormones to improve energy, mental clarity, and overall wellness. Our bioidentical hormone therapy programs are customized based on comprehensive testing, helping you feel like yourself again—physically and emotionally.

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EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE OF PLASTIC SURGERY AT VEDANU WELLNESS

Over 25 Years of Expertise

Thousands of Transformative Procedures Performed

At VedaNu Wellness, we combine elite surgical skill with a holistic philosophy of care. Our board-certified plastic surgeon specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures designed to enhance your natural beauty with precision, artistry, and compassion. With decades of experience and thousands of successful outcomes, we’re setting a new standard in patient-centered plastic surgery.

Whether you're considering a breast enhancement, body contouring, or facial rejuvenation, you’ll receive world-class care backed by surgical excellence and wellness-minded recovery.

Trusted by Thousands, Backed by the Best

Our surgical team proudly holds memberships and certifications from the most respected organizations in the field, including:

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)

International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)

Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)

Leading Expert in Aesthetic Medicine, Weight Loss, and Wellness

Dr. James J. Chao is a renowned, board-certified plastic surgeon with decades of experience in aesthetic medicine and wellness. Throughout his career, he has helped patients improve their health, appearance, and quality of life using science-backed treatments and individualized care.

At VedaNu Wellness, Dr. Chao combines surgical precision with a holistic, patient-centered approach. He specializes in advanced treatments such as semaglutide-based medical weight loss, non-surgical rejuvenation, and hormone optimization. His goal is simple: to help patients look and feel their best—naturally and confidently.

Expertise & Approach

With expertise spanning both surgical and non-surgical modalities, Dr. Chao offers an integrated approach to body transformation, aesthetic enhancement, and long-term wellness. His strategies are rooted in evidence-based medicine and tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

Key areas of focus include:

Medical Weight Loss Programs with GLP-1 medications and nutrition coaching
Hormonal Health & Metabolic Support to boost energy, balance, and vitality
Body Contouring & Aesthetic Services that blend art, science, and innovation

Dr. Chao stays at the forefront of modern medicine to ensure patients receive the safest and most effective solutions available today.

Why Patients Choose Dr. Chao

Patients trust Dr. Chao not only for his exceptional skills and outcomes, but also for his compassionate, down-to-earth demeanor. He takes time to listen, educate, and guide each patient along their journey. His mission is to empower individuals to take control of their health and feel confident in their skin.

Whether you’re pursuing body sculpting, medical weight loss, or a refreshed appearance, Dr. Chao and the VedaNu Wellness team are dedicated to helping you thrive—inside and out.

California Business & Professions Code § 2068. Nutritional Advice

NOTICE: State law allows any person to provide nutritional advice or give advice concerning proper nutrition—which is the giving of advice as to the role of food and food ingredients, including dietary supplements. This state law does NOT confer authority to practice medicine or to undertake the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, or cure of any disease, pain, deformity, injury, or physical or mental condition and specifically does not authorize any person other than one who is a licensed health practitioner to state that any product might cure any disease, disorder, or condition.

Disclaimer: Individual weight loss results will vary. Typical weight loss is 1-4 pounds per week based on the clients age, weight and weight loss goals. Calorie restriction is required to lose weight and many of our clients who complete the program will lose between 10-20% of their total body weight in 60 days.

Important Medical Considerations:

Semaglutide or Tirzepatide should not be prescribed to anyone with the following and should not be purchased: BMI under 27, eating disorder, gallbladder disease, drug or alcohol abuse, recent bariatric surgery, pancreatitis, medullary thyroid cancer, currently pregnant or breastfeeding, planning to become pregnant, Diabetic retinopathy, Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2, or a family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma.

Feel Better. Look Better. Live VedaNu.

Feel Better. Look Better. Live VedaNu.

A New Era of Wellness—Backed by Experience

Our signature services

Plastic Surgery

Hormone Therapy (BHRT) for Men & Women

Medical Weight Loss

Medical Weight Loss

Hormone Therapy (BHRT) for Men & Women

Medical Weight Loss

Aesthetics & Injectables

Hormone Therapy (BHRT) for Men & Women

Hormone Therapy (BHRT) for Men & Women

Hormone Therapy (BHRT) for Men & Women

Hormone Therapy (BHRT) for Men & Women

Hormone Therapy (BHRT) for Men & Women

EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE OF PLASTIC SURGERY AT VEDANU WELLNESS

ELEVATE YOUR HEALTH, TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE.

Accreditations & Affiliations

Leading Expert in Aesthetic Medicine, Weight Loss, and Wellness

Expertise & Approach

Why Patients Choose Dr. Chao