Stephen M. ChenStephen M. Chen, MD, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Richmond, VA

Stephen M. Chen, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Richmond Plastic Surgeons (Henrico), Richmond, VA 232335551.18 miles

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About Stephen M. Chen, MD

Dr. Stephen M. Chen comes to Richmond Plastic Surgeons from Virginia Commonwealth University MCV/VCU Health System where he has been in active practice for the past eight years. He received his Medical Degree and completed the Plastic Surgery residency program at Virginia Commonwealth University. Subsequently, Dr. Chen pursued another year of training with Dr. James Grotting in Birmingham, Alabama in Aesthetic Surgery and Microvascular Breast Reconstruction. He is board certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Chen brings a wealth of skills and knowledge to Richmond Plastic Surgeons. He has extensive experience in microvascular surgery, Post Bariatric body contouring and facial aesthetics. He is a member of American Society of Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Dr. Chen lives in Richmond with his wife and three children.

Professional Title

MD

Top Procedures

  • ACell & PRP Injections for Hair Loss
  • Abdominoplasty
  • Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Breast Augmentation (Augmentation Mammaplasty)
  • Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Removal (Explantation)
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty)
  • Brow Lift
  • Cellfina®
  • Cervicoplasty
  • Cheek Augmentation (Cheek Implants)
  • Chin Augmentation
  • Closed Rhinoplasty
  • Endoscopic Brow Lift
  • Facelift
  • Liposuction
  • Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia Surgery)
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Neck Lift
  • NeoGraft
  • Otoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Scars
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
  • Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty

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Board Certifications

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery

Years of Experience

22 years of experience

Education

  • Undergraduate School: Duke University
  • Graduate School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
  • Residency: Medical College of Virginia
  • Fellowship in General Plastic Surgery, Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons

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