Elaina Chen, MD

This is why I do what I do. It may not always be perfect but I always do my very best. I'm only happy with my work when my patients are happy. #breastreconstruction #plasticsurgery #plasticsurgeon #ilooklikeasurgeon #perfectionist #alittleocdneverhurtanyone #detailsmatter

No matter what kind of love you have in your life, today we celebrate it in its many forms. #loveislove

It's #fillerfriday ! This gorgeous pout was created with Juvederm Vollure XC, which is a soft filler perfect for just a touch of natural looking definition and volume. Note the improvement in her cupid's bow , which I create with my signature technique. #lipfiller #juvederm #vollure #juvedermvollure #lusciouslips #pout #plasticsurgery #plasticsurgeon #boardcertifiedplasticsurgeon #lipinjections

Remember this beauty from a little while back? Well her torn earlobe is now healed and she is repierced! Repiercing is FREE after torn earlobe repair and painless. #tornearlobe #tornearloberepair #tornearlobesurgery #earpiercing

Happy birthday to my baby, who turns 2 today. He's already trying to avoid taking selfies with his mommy. #happybirthday #mybabyturned2 #twonager #wheredidthetimego

This gorgeous patient had very large breasts that gave her chronic unrelenting neck, back, and shoulder pain, and prevented her from finding appropriately fitted clothes. Here she is 3 months after surgery with complete relief from her symptoms! Note the pink arrow pointing to a mole on her skin as a point of reference. See how much a reduction is able to actually lift the breast for a more youthful and perky appearance. #breastreduction #breastreductionbeforeandafter #plasti...csurgery #boardcertifiedplasticsurgeon *Individual results may vary. This is my actual patient who has given written permission to share her photos. Please do not copy or distribute in any way.*

Happy Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day If you haven't already, please see link in profile to register for our Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day celebration. This year we focus on equity and inclusion in breast reconstruction. In honor of our diverse population of breast cancer patients, featured today is this gorgeous young woman who underwent left lumpectomy and radiation for breast cancer a couple of years ago. She desired improvement of the contour deformity ...left over from her cancer treatments so she underwent "oncoplastic" mastopexy of the left side and a balancing mastopexy of the right side with fat grafting. Here she is after two rounds of fat grafting. Note where the white arrow points to the prior contour deformity and the improvement with fat grafting and scar release. Note also the improvement in her waist shape with the liposuction performed for fat grafting. If you would like to learn more about procedures like this, please register for our BRA DAY event. Link in bio! This is my actual patient who gave written permission to share her photos on social media. Please do not share or copy in any way.

Please join us for virtual BRA Day!! This year we celebrate diversity and inclusion in breast reconstruction!

OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH In October we also celebrate Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day. URMC Division of Plastic Surgery is hosting its first ever VIRTUAL BRA DAY, open to the public for free! Come learn about breast reconstruction, gaps in healthcare for women of color, and our commitment to creating CHANGE!... This year's theme is diversity and inclusion as we welcome and celebrate all women from all walks of life Women will share their powerful stories and what barriers they faced in the process. Our attendings will have a Q&A to answer all your questions regarding breast reconstruction! Come to listen, to speak, and most importantly to learn! There will also be a giveaway sponsored by local businesses! REGISTRATION IN BIO !!!! Or visit urmc.rochester.edu/surgery/bra-day-2020 #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #braday #breastcancersurvivor #women #womeninmedicine #diversity #inclusion #sheforshe #plasticsurgery #womenofcolor #representationmatters #communityoutreach #publichealth #breastreconstructionawareness (Posted again due to registration link error, sorry for tagging twice)

In October, we wear pink! October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Make sure you and/or your loved ones get their annual screening mammograms! Stay tuned for an exciting announcement coming soon as we prepare for Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day!... #breastcancerawareness #breastcancerawarenessmonth #breastreconstruction #braday2020 #breastreconstructionawareness #pink #inoctoberwewearpink

Honored to be highlighted in Sientra's Women in Medicine feature!! #Repost @sientrainc <-- tap for full post!

Please visit @wocprs to see the full post!! #Repost @wocprs WOC PRS MEMBER HIGHLIGHT... Dr. ELAINA CHEN is an Assistant Professor in the Dept of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery at the Univ. of Rochester Medical Center. She is the Director of the Life After Weight Loss program and Inpatient Wound Services at URMC. Dr. Chen is actively involved in clinical research that focuses on breast cancer reconstruction, body contouring, and Resident education. She inspires others as a Faculty Advisor for the medical student Plastic Surgery Interest Group and mentors several college students, medical students, and residents to help foster their interest in the exciting field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Chen is the first person in her family to become a physician. She was born in Changede (Hunan Province), China and immigrated to the United States with her parents when she was 6. She lived in southern California and New York City before attending Cornell University as an undergrad >> Indiana University SOM to obtain an MD >> and subsequently trained in Plastic Surgery at URMC. As the wife of another surgeon and mother of two young children, Dr. Chen strongly believes that women can both thrive in a surgical specialty and be a good mother at the same time. She is passionate about supporting and providing guidance for other women who are interested in both a successful career and maintaining a family. In her spare time, Dr. Chen enjoys practicing yoga (which she has done for the past 15+ years), traveling, and spending quality time with her family. Clinically, Dr. Chen believes in taking holistic care of each patient with respect to their unique medical condition, treatment goals, and personal values. She prides herself on her deep attention to detail in her work and holds herself to the highest standard when it comes to delivering excellent and collaborative patient care. #womenempoweringwomen #wocprs #womenofcolor #inspirational #herstory #plasticsurgeon #ilooklikeasurgeon #diversityandinclusion #diversifymedicine #women #yoga #timesup #asianexcellence #patientcare #diversityinhealthcare #womeninmedicine #medicalstudent #womeninhe

Do you have torn or elongated earlobe piercings from years of heavy earrings or accidental trauma? This beautiful patient had hers fixed in 20 minutes under local anesthesia. No downtime. Re-piercing is then done by me at 8-12 weeks after repair. Check out my Stories for a video of the procedure! #tornearloberepair #cleftearlobe #elongatedearpiercing #elongatedearlobe #boardcertifiedplasticsurgeon #plasticsurgery

This beautiful patient had very large breasts that gave her chronic unrelenting neck, back, and shoulder pain, and prevented her from participating in her favorite athletic pursuits. Here she is 16 months after surgery with complete relief from her symptoms! #breastreduction #breastreductionbeforeandafter #plasticsurgery #boardcertifiedplasticsurgeon *Individual results may vary. This is my actual patient who has given written permission to share her photos. Please do not copy or distribute in any way.*

This gorgeous patient had left mastectomy for breast cancer and immediate reconstruction using the excess fat and skin from her tummy without interfering with her abdominal muscles (SIEA flap). After the left side healed and settled, she had a revision to enhance the shape and projection (perkiness) of the left reconstruction and her right breast was lifted to match. Now both breasts are full and perky without the use of an implant. They are also more symmetrical now than the...y were before, and her tummy is flat with a low scar that hides perfectly beneath her underwear. Here she is 3 months after her second surgery. #breastreconstructionbeforeandafter #breastreconstruction #SIEAflap #fattransfer #plasticsurgery #boardcertifiedplasticsurgeon #cancersucks *Individual results may vary. This is my actual patient who has given written permission to share her photos. Please do not copy or distribute in any way.*

So proud of my hubby @fsc_md but miss him so much when he's away from home! #vascularsurgery #vascularfellowship