SmartLipo™ Plastic Surgeon Description
Christopher T Chia MD (Plastic Surgery)
- Practice Name : Park Avenue Smart Lipo
- 128 Central Park South
- New York City, New York - 10019
- 212-265-2724, 1-888-869-2762
- Website : http://www.parkavenuesmartlipo.com
Dr. Christopher T. Chia is a fellowship-trained aesthetic plastic surgeon who holds dual certifications from the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. As former Program Director of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Fellowship at the Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, he was involved in teaching aesthetic surgery to future leaders in plastic surgery. After compiling one of the largest series of patients in the greater metropolitan area who have undergone laser-assisted lipolysis, Dr. Chia currently serves as the Surgical Director of Park Avenue Smart Lipo, the only certified SmartLipo training facility in New York City where other physicians come to learn the technique. He offers the minimally invasive procedure at Park Avenue Smart Lipo's plastic surgery center in Manhattan.
Dr. Chia believes laser-assisted liposuction is at the leading edge of surgical technology where patients can benefit from fat removal and skin enhancement with minimal scarring and downtime while avoiding traditional anesthesia. It has also proven to be an extremely safe procedure when performed by experienced personnel in the right facility. Most return to work within 36 hours of the procedure and resume their daily activities. In addition to body contouring, he specializes in aesthetic procedures of the face and breast. Dr. Chia is also active in teaching, participates in conferences and publishes articles pertaining to current issues in plastic surgery.
Dr. Chia Professional Background:
EMPLOYMENT
2008 - current
Private Practice, Plastic Surgery
Surgical Director, Park Avenue Smart Lipo Corporation
128 Central Park South
New York, NY 10019
2007-2008
Private Practice, Plastic Surgery
Medical Director, SLEEK Surgical Corporation
800-B Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10065
2003-2007
Private Practice, Plastic Surgery
927 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10021
2003-2008
Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital
Program Director, Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship
210 East 64th Street
New York, New York 10021
EDUCATION
1991-1995
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
Washington, D.C. 20007
1987-1991
Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences
Bachelor of Sciences
Washington, D.C. 20057
POST-GRADUATE TRAINING
July 2002-June2003
Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital
Fellowship, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
New York, New York 10021
July 2000-June 2002
University of Louisville
Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Residency, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Louisville, Kentucky 40292
July 1995-June 2000
Hospital of Saint Raphael
Department of Surgery
Internship and Residency, General Surgery
New Haven, Connecticut 06514
CERTIFICATIONS
Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery
Certificate No. 6862
Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery
Certificate No. 48522
USMLE Parts I, II, III
ACLS Certification
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS
2003-current
Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital
210 East 64th Street, New York, NY 10021
2004-current
Lenox Hill Hospital
100 East 77th Street, New York, NY 10021
JOURNAL REVIEWER
Section Editor, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal
Emerging Technologies
Lipo Abdominoplasty - An Exponential Advantage
Simple methods to achieve a predictable, safe and aesthetic outcome (MS# APS-D-10-00090) by Dr. James Roy Kanjoor, Anoop K. Singh, MS., MRCS, May 2010
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
A Novel Non-Excisional Technique for Arm Contouring under Local Anesthesia Utilizing Radio-Frequency Assisted Liposuction. Spero Theodorou MD, C.T. Chia MD, submitted for publication, Jan 2012
1,000 Consecutive Cases of Laser-Assisted Liposuction under Local Anesthesia, C.T. Chia, MD, Spero Theodorou, submitted for publication, June 2011.
Radiofrequency-Assisted Liposuction Device for Body Contouring: 132 Consecutive Operations under Local Anesthesia, C.T. Chia, MD, Spero Theodorou, MD, Robert J. Paresi, MD, accepted for publication, Nov 2011.
An Anatomical Comparison of Transpalpebral, Endoscopic, and Coronal Approaches to Demonstrate Exposure and Extent of Brow Depressor Muscle Resection, J. Walden, C. Brown, A. Klapper, C. T. Chia, S. Aston, Plast. Reconst. Surg., Vol. 116, No. 5:1479-1487, October 2005
Botulinum Toxin, A. Matarasso, MD, C.T. Chia, MD, PSEF DATA Committee, Plast. Reconst. Surg. (Suppl.) Vol.112, No. 5:62S-65S, October 2003.
Tissue Expanders, C.T. Chia, MD, W.K Stadelmann, MD, eMedicine Chapter, online Internet Plastic Surgery textbook, 2001.
Hand Burns, M. Sundine, MD, Kao, MD, C.T. Chia, MD, Hand Surgery Secrets Chapter (next edition).
Vacuum Assisted Closure Device in Complex Wounds, B. Tierney, MD, C.T. Chia, MD, W. K. Stadelmann, MD, The American Journal of Surgery, submitted for review
Comparison of Abdominal Contouring Techniques with Lower Abdominal Skin Segment Resection (LASSR), Pitman, G.H., Chia, C.T., in progress, presented at ASAPS Annual Meeting, 2006
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
December 2011
1500 Consecutive Cases of Laser-Assisted Liposuction with the 1064, 1320 and 1440nm Platforms: Safety, Complications. Does Wave Length Make a Difference?
The Cutting Edge 2011: Advanced Body Sculpting Head to Foot
31st Aesthetic Surgery Symposium. December 1-3, 2011
New York, New York
September 2011
Radio Frequency Assisted Liposuction Under Local Anesthesia; Laser Assisted Liposuction: A Review of 1,000 Consecutive Cases Under Local Anesthesia, American Society of Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting, September 2011
Denver, CO
May 2011
Radio Frequency Assisted Liposuction Under Local Anesthesia
ASAPS – American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting. May 6-11, 2011
Boston, MA
December 2010
Laser Assisted Liposuction: A Review of 500 Consecutive Cases Under Local Anesthesia: Is it effective? Better than Traditional? The Cutting Edge: Facial Rejuvenation 2010, 30th MEETH Aesthetic Sugery Symposium, December 2-4 2010
New York, New York
November 2001
Early Considerations in Facial Transplantation
First Place
Kentucky Medical Society Meeting, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Chapter
Louisville, Kentucky
September 2000
Rhabdomyolysis: Case Study, Pathology and Treatment
Kentucky Medical Society Meeting, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Chapter
Louisville, Kentucky
October 1999
Laparoscopic Repair of Paraduodenal Hernia
Poster presentation, New England Surgical Society
Meeting, Connecticut
ORGANIZATIONS
American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Member
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Candidate
American Medical Association
Medical Society of the State of New York
SmartLipo™ Plastic Surgeon
Testimonials
Like many others, I had heard about the groundbreaking SmartLipo treatment and was considering getting some work done on my flabby upper arms. However, I was clueless as I didn’t know about any doctors who offered SmartLipo in my area – New York City. My friend told me about the SmartLipo™ Plastic Surgeon Directory and I decided to give it a try. I must say that I am grateful to the brilliant minds behind this directory for putting me in contact with Dr. Christopher T. Chia of Park Avenue Smart Lipo™.
Another thing, if I had any worries at all about the procedure, all of them were quelled because of the wealth of information that was available on the site and which helped me make up my mind. About the plastic surgeon - he seemed to work a kind of magic with his hands. He not only slimmed down my arms with SmartLipo but also gave them a smooth, beautiful shape.
- Stephanie Bristow