Professional Profile

Internationally recognized plastic surgeon with more than 30 years of experience specializing in revision rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation, complex breast surgery, and aesthetic innovation. Founder of Ranch & Coast Plastic Surgery, published author, educator, inventor, and nationally recognized lecturer.

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Dr. Paul Chasan Smiling

Education & Training Ca License No. G68600 (1988)

  • University of California, Los Angeles — B.A., (1983)
  • Creighton University School of Medicine — M.D., Magna Cum Laude (1988)
  • University of California, San Diego — General Surgery Residency & Chief Resident(1988-1993)
  • University of Utah — Plastic Surgery Residency (1993-1995)

Board Certification

Honors & Awards

  • Outstanding Teaching Award-Chief Resident UCSD, 1993
  • Technology Grants Council Award-University of Utah ($16,610), 1994
  • Patent – Percutaneous Skin Marking Pen (1996)
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery at UCSD, 1999
  • Fellow American College of Surgeons, 1999
  • Black Diamond Status – Allergan, 2012

Notable Publications

Wide Chest Narrow Implant - submitted to Aesthetic Surgery Journal 2026

Reductive Augmentation with Free Nipple Grafting - submitted to Aesthetic Surgery Journal 2026

Technical Aspects of Addressing Lower Buttock Ptosis and Contouring: The Thong Lift Technique
Shah, KS, Sabet, CJ, Chasan, PE,
Aesthetic Surgery Journal open Forum, Vol. 7, 2025

Subpectoral implant repositioning with partial capsule preservation: Treating the Long-Term Complications of Subglandular Breast Augmentation
Hauch, AT, Francis, CS, Artz, JD, Chasan, PE
Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum, Vol.3(2). 2021

In Search of the Attractive Breast
Artz, JD, Hauch, AT, Francis, CS, Chasan, PE
Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum, Vol. 3(4). 2021

The K-Wire Fixation for Endoscopic Brow Lift: A Long-Term Follow-up.
Chasan, PE, Hauch AT
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 14;40(10):1051-1060. 2020

Reductive Augmentation of the Breast
Chasan, PE
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 42(3): 662-671. 2017

Chasan, PE, Marin, Operative Times and Complications Can Be Misleading
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2015, Vol 35(1) NP07-NP08

Chasan, PE, Francis, CS, Capsulorrhaphy for Revisionary Breast Surgery.
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2008, 28 (1): 63-69.

Chasan, PE, Bilateral Mastectomy Reconstruction in the Previously Augmented Patient
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2008, 28 (4): 472-473

Chasan, PE, The History of Injectable Silicone Fluids for Soft Tissue Augmentation.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2007 120 (7): 2034-2040.

Chasan, PE, Poor Practice-Oversized Implants, Long-term Outcome – and Who’s the Surgeon Here?
Cosmetic Surgery Times, 2007, 10 (6): 10.

Chasan, PE, Capsulorrhaphy Revisited: A Simple Technique For Complex Problems.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2005, 115 (1): 296-301

Chasan, PE, Rahban, SR, Presacral Donor Site for Lip Augmentation.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2000, 24: 31-33.

Chasan, PE, How I Modified the K-wire Fixation Technique for Endoscopic Brow Lift.
Aesthetic Surgery Journal 1999, 19 (5): 4 10-4 11.

Chasan, PE, Kupfer, DM, Direct K-Wire Fixation Technique During Endoscopic Brow Lift.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 1998, 22 (5): 338-340.

Chasan, PE, Saltz, R, Endoscopic Brow Lift for Visual Field Correction and Aesthetic Improvement in the Elderly Bald Male.
Aesthetic Surgery Quarterly, Fall 1996:202.

Casey, H, Chasan, PE, Chick, LR, Familial Polythelia Without Associated Anomalies.
Annals of Plastic Surgery, 1996, 36 (1): 101/104.

Chasan, PE, Hansbrough, JF, Cooper, ML, Management of the Cutaneous Manifestations of Extensive Purpura Fulminans in a Burn Unit.
Journal of Burn Care and Rehabilitation, 1992, 12 (4): 410-4 13.

Sterpetti, AV, Hunter, WJ, Feldhaus, RJ, Chasan, PE, McNamara, M, Cisternino, S, Inflammatory Aneurysms of the Abdominal Aorta: Incidence, Pathologic and Etiologic Considerations.
Journal of Vascular Surgery, 1989, 9 (5): 643-649.

Sterpetti, AV, Hunter, WJ, Schulta, RD, Sugimoto, J, Blair, E, Hacker, K, Chasan, PE, Valentinem, J, Seeding with Endothelial Cells Derived for the Microvessels of the Omentum and From the Jugular Vein: A Compared of Study.
Journal of Vascular Surgery, 1988, 7 (5): 677-6 84.

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Presentations & Innovation

Technical Aspects of Addressing Lower Buttock Ptosis and Contouring: The Thong Lift
Domestic Paper of the Year, ASJ, Boston May 2026

Thong Lifting: Technical Aspects of Addressing Lower Buttock Ptosis and Contouring
California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Napa, CA, May 2025

Long Term Follow-up for K-wire Fixation in Endoscopic Brow Lifting: A 20-Year Review
American Brazilian Aesthetic Meeting, Park City, Utah, Feb. 2024

Reductive Augmentation
American Brazilian Aesthetic meeting, Park City, Utah, Feb. 2024

Reductive Augmentation
Translating Innovations in Plastic Surgery, Jackson Hole, WY, August 31, 2012

A New Breast Shape Classification
Translating Innovations in Plastic Surgery, Jackson Hole, WY, August 31, 2012

K-Wire Fixation for Endoscopic Browlift
American Society of Plastic Surgeons; Snowbird, UT January 16, 2001

Blepharoplasty Techniques
American Society of Plastic Surgeons; Snowbird, UT January 16, 2001

Silicone Oil for Lip Augmentation
CA Society for Plastic Surgeons; Rancho Mirage, CA May 23-27, 2002

Polyethylene Columellar Strut in Rhinoplasty
American Society of Plastic Surgeons; Snowbird, UT January 22-24, 2003

K-Wire Fixation for Endoscopic Browlift
American Society of Plastic Surgeons; Snowbird, UT January 22-24, 2003

Blepharoplasty Techniques
American Society of Plastic Surgeons; Snowbird, UT January 22-24, 2003

Silicone Oil for Lip Augmentation
American Society of Plastic Surgeons; Snowbird, UT January 22-24, 2003

Breast Revision Surgery
UCSD Clinical Teaching Conference; La Jolla, CA March 24, 2004
UCSD Aesthetic Teaching Conference; La Jolla, CA September 25, 2005
Allergan Academy Teaching Conference; Riverside, CA November 17, 2010
Allergan Academy Teaching Conference; Las Vegas, NV November 18, 2010
Allergan Academy Teaching Conference; Pasadena, CA December 2, 2010

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Media Coverage

Under the Knife-The High-Price of Fame
E! Entertainment Television, December 2002

Plastic Surgery: Before and After; Plastic Fantastic
Discovery Channel; July 2003

24/7 with Dr. Chasan
Extra!

Mommy Makeover
Good Morning America

A Look at Pectoral Implants
Discovery Channel

Extra! TV, January 2004

Mirror Mirror; Grandma Gets Her Groove Back
Extra! TV, May 2004

Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles
Bravo TV, April 2012

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Media Features

  • Good Morning America
  • Discovery Channel
  • Extra!
  • E! Entertainment Television

Professional Activities

Credentials Committee – Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
2000-2012

Board Member – Angel Faces Non-Profit Charity
2009-Current

1 of 22 Selected Surgeons in the Nation – Novo National Council of Leaders in Breast Aesthetics
December 10-12, 2009

President – San Diego Plastic Surgery Society
January 2014

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