Our Services
VedaNu Wellness offers plastic surgery procedures and wellness treatments in San Diego. Dr. James Chao, a board-certified plastic surgeon with decades of experience, leads a team that coordinates your care across multiple specialties. Your cosmetic surgery procedures, body contouring, and wellness treatments work together toward a unified goal.
Facial Procedures
VedaNu Wellness offers a thoughtfully curated selection of facial plastic surgery procedures in San Diego and Beverly Hills designed to help you look as vibrant as you feel. Each option below addresses specific concerns while honoring the facial structure you already have.
Removes excess skin and fat from upper and lower eyelids to reduce sagging, puffiness, and a tired appearance. If friends or colleagues often ask whether you are tired when you feel perfectly rested, eyelid surgery corrects that disconnect between how you feel and how you look.
Elevates and repositions the brow to reduce forehead lines and correct drooping or hooded brows for a refreshed upper face.
Slims the lower face by removing cheek fat pads, enhancing bone structure for a more defined profile. Patients who feel their face appears round or full despite maintaining a healthy weight often find this subtle refinement creates the angularity they have always wanted.
Tightens sagging facial skin and underlying tissues, smoothing deep folds and restoring youthful contours with long-lasting results.
Harvests fat from one area of your body and places it into areas of facial volume loss to replenish fullness and symmetry. If you have noticed your cheeks appearing hollow or your face looking gaunt as the years pass, your own tissue can reverse that change beautifully.
Uses ultra-fine fat parcels to rejuvenate delicate areas where fullness has faded, such as under-eye hollows that create shadows, temples that have begun to look sunken, or lips that have thinned over time. The outcome is subtle renewal that looks entirely like you.
Targets the early signs of aging that bother you most, such as mild jowling along the jawline or skin that has begun to lose its firmness but has not yet significantly descended. Recovery is shorter, incisions are smaller, and the outcome refreshes your appearance without a dramatic change.
Tightens neck muscles and removes excess skin to reduce jowls and create a smoother, more defined jawline.
Reshapes or repositions protruding ears to create balanced facial harmony. Many San Diego patients tell us they have felt self-conscious about their ears since childhood, and surgery finally allows them to wear their hair up or short with ease.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty, commonly known as a nose job, is designed to refine the size, shape, and overall balance of the nose while maintaining harmony with your facial features. This facial plastic surgery procedure can address concerns such as a dorsal hump, nasal asymmetry, a drooping tip, wide nostrils, or breathing difficulties caused by structural issues within the nose.
Breast Procedures
Breast procedures at VedaNu address size, shape, symmetry, and position based on your proportions and personal vision for how you want to look and feel.
Our plastic surgery procedures for breasts include:
Increases size and improves shape using implants selected specifically for your body and desired outcome. You may have always wished for more fullness, or perhaps pregnancy and breastfeeding left your breasts smaller or less shapely than before. Implants bring the balance and silhouette you envision.
Reshapes sagging breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning tissue and nipples to a more youthful position. If your breasts have lost their firmness and your nipples point downward rather than forward, a lift elevates everything back to where it belongs.
Removes excess tissue and skin for patients whose large breasts cause daily strain. You may struggle with chronic back and neck pain, deep grooves in your shoulders from bra straps, rashes beneath your breasts, or difficulty finding clothes that fit properly. Surgery brings physical relief and renewed freedom in how you move and dress.
Rebuilds breast shape after mastectomy or injury using implants or natural tissue.
Corrects or refines outcomes from previous procedures, including implant adjustment or complication resolution.
Corrects the rare condition where breasts join across the midline, restoring natural separation.
Provide dramatic enhancement for San Diego patients who have a clear vision for a significant size increase. Specialized planning tailored to your frame, skin elasticity, and lifestyle helps you achieve the bold look you want while maintaining long-term breast health.
Removes excess glandular tissue and fat to create a flatter, firmer masculine chest contour.
Resizes the nipple or areola to enhance balance and symmetry relative to overall breast appearance.
Enhance the size and shape of the male chest. Some men find that no matter how consistently they train, their chest remains underdeveloped or uneven. Others were born with conditions that affect pectoral muscle formation. Implants create the sculpted chest that exercise alone cannot deliver.
Body Procedures
Pregnancy, weight fluctuations, aging, and genetics can change your silhouette in ways that diet and exercise cannot reverse. Body contouring procedures at our plastic surgery clinic in San Diego sculpt, tighten, and refine your shape so it reflects your effort and goals.
Tightens and rejuvenates the vaginal canal and surrounding tissue. Childbirth and aging can stretch these structures, affecting both sensation and muscle control. Surgery renews tone and function, reconnecting you with your body in intimate moments.
Enhances buttock shape and projection using your own harvested fat. If your buttocks have always been flat or have lost fullness over time, fat transfer adds curves using tissue from areas where you would rather have less, like your abdomen or thighs.
Tightens abdominal muscles and removes loose skin, extending around the flanks for comprehensive contouring. Surgery treats not just the front of your abdomen but also the love handles and lower back, creating a smoother silhouette all the way around.
Helps align physical characteristics with gender identity through personalized surgical procedures.
Permanently removes localized fat deposits from the abdomen, thighs, hips, arms, or back to improve body contour. Targeted fat removal eliminates
Targets common male concern areas, including the abdomen, flanks, chest, and neck, with anatomy-specific techniques. The goal is athletic
Combines breast and abdominal procedures in a single surgical session. Pregnancy changes your body in multiple ways: breasts that once sat higher may now sag or feel deflated, abdominal muscles may have separated down the middle, and loose skin may hang despite your return to a healthy weight. One coordinated surgery lets you move forward in a body that reflects who you are now.
Refines outcomes from a previous abdominoplasty, correcting asymmetry or residual laxity.
Wellness Treatments
Physician-guided programs use FDA-approved medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide to support sustainable weight management. Your plan includes ongoing monitoring, nutrition guidance, and regular adjustments based on your progress.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy balances hormonal levels in men and women. Treatment improves energy, mood, and metabolism through customized protocols monitored throughout your care.
Longevity Lab
Recovery Program
VedaNu’s physician-guided Recovery Program uses personalized peptide therapy to support recovery, tissue health, and physical resilience.
VedaNu’s physician-guided Performance Program uses personalized peptide therapy to support strength, body composition, exercise performance, recovery, and overall physical resilience.
VedaNu’s physician-guided Vitality Program uses personalized peptide therapy to support energy, daily function, metabolic wellness, and overall vitality.
VedaNu’s physician-guided Intimacy Program offers a personalized approach to sexual wellness, with therapies selected around your health, individual concerns, and personal goals.
VedaNu’s physician-guided Healthy Aging Program takes a personalized approach to peptide and wellness therapies for individuals looking to support healthy aging, physical resilience, cellular wellness, and long-term vitality.
Glow Lab
Neuromodulator injections relax targeted facial muscles to smooth dynamic wrinkles, reduce lines, and create a refreshed appearance. Results appear within days and typically last three to four months.
Soft tissue fillers replenish lost facial volume, smooth lines, and enhance contours. You can address cheeks, lips, undereye hollows, jawline, and other areas with immediate improvements.
Medical-grade laser treatment resurfaces outer skin layers to improve texture, reduce wrinkles, and address scars or pigmentation. You experience smoother, more youthful skin after the appropriate healing time.
Soft tissue fillers replenish lost facial volume, smooth lines, and enhance contours. You can address cheeks, lips, undereye hollows, jawline, and other areas with immediate improvements.
Facial volume loss is one of the earliest and most visible signs of aging, and it is also one of the hardest to address with skincare or surface-level treatments alone.
Plastic Surgery Procedures
Our facial, breast, and body plastic surgery procedures address your unique concerns with precision techniques and artistic attention to natural-looking results. Each treatment plan at our plastic surgery clinic in San Diego is tailored to your anatomy, goals, and lifestyle.
The VedaNu Process: Where Wellness Meets Precision Care
At VedaNu Wellness in San Diego, we believe lasting transformation begins with understanding you as a whole person. Each step of our process supports your goals, respects your comfort, and provides clarity from start to finish.
Your Consultation
Your experience begins with a private conversation focused entirely on you. Your surgeon listens carefully, evaluates relevant areas, and explains available options using clear, accessible language. When more than one service may benefit you, your care team outlines a coordinated approach that reflects medical appropriateness, timing considerations, and your individual anatomy.
By the end of your consultation at our clinic in San Diego, you leave with a clear explanation of treatment options, recommended plastic surgery procedures, an understanding of realistic expectations, and a timeline that aligns with your lifestyle.
Your Surgery
On the day of your procedure in San Diego, you are welcomed into a fully accredited surgical facility where patient safety and clinical standards guide every decision. Our board-certified surgeon performs your plastic surgery procedures using established techniques informed by extensive training and experience, with careful attention to anatomy and detail. Throughout your time in the operating suite, a licensed medical team monitors your comfort and well-being.
Your Recovery
Care continues after surgery with guidance tailored to your specific procedure and healing process. You receive detailed recovery instructions, scheduled follow-up appointments, and direct access to your care team in San Diego for questions that may arise. This ongoing connection helps you feel informed and supported as you heal.
Why Choose VedaNu Wellness for Your Transformation?
At VedaNu Wellness in San Diego, transformation extends beyond a single procedure. Your journey encompasses your healthiest, most empowered self.
Comprehensive Care Under One Roof
Plastic surgery procedures, medical weight loss, peptide therapy, hormone optimization, and wellness services work together seamlessly. This integrated model allows your providers to collaborate directly and design your care for long-term improvements.
Board-Certified Surgical Excellence
Decades of surgical experience and advanced training inform every procedure. You receive precision, skill, and clinical credibility at every appointment.
Meaningful Patient Relationships
You become part of a supportive community at VedaNu in San Diego. We celebrate your milestones, nurture lasting connections, and guide you through every step. Your journey remains personal, respectful, and empowering.
Transparency and Ethical Guidance
Every recommendation reflects honesty and medical integrity. You receive outcome-oriented guidance rather than sales-driven messaging, providing clarity and confidence in your decisions.
Schedule a Consultation Today!
Schedule your appointment to meet the VedaNu team in San Diego, discuss your goals, and discover which services can help you look and feel your best.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does plastic surgery in San Diego usually cost?
Cosmetic surgery pricing varies based on the procedure, technique, and your individual treatment plan. During your consultation at our San Diego clinic, you receive a detailed cost breakdown that includes surgeon fees, facility costs, anesthesia, and post-operative care. VedaNu offers financing options to help you achieve your goals within a budget that works for you.
Does insurance cover cosmetic surgery?
Most cosmetic procedures are considered elective and are not covered by insurance. Some exceptions exist for reconstructive surgeries, such as breast reconstruction after mastectomy or procedures that address functional concerns like breathing difficulties or vision obstruction. Your San Diego care team can help you understand coverage possibilities and provide documentation if your procedure may qualify.
What is the ideal age for cosmetic surgery?
The right timing depends on your individual concerns, overall health, and personal goals rather than a specific number. Some plastic surgery procedures address aging changes that typically appear in your 40s and beyond, while others, like otoplasty, can be performed once facial growth is complete. Your consultation in San Diego includes an honest assessment of timing based on your unique situation.
How long do results last?
Results vary by procedure and individual factors, including skin quality, lifestyle, and natural aging. Surgical procedures like facelifts and body contouring provide long-lasting improvement, though your body continues to age naturally. Non-surgical treatments require maintenance sessions to preserve results. The expected longevity of your specific procedure is discussed during consultation.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring a list of your current medications and supplements, your medical history, including any previous treatments, plastic surgery procedures, photos of results you admire if applicable, and questions you want answered. Wearing comfortable, loose-fitting clothing helps if a physical examination is part of your visit. Most importantly, bring an open mind and your honest goals for what you hope to achieve.
How long is the recovery time?
