Double-board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. William Lao has a comprehensive understanding of the aesthetic ideals of both East and West and over a decade of extensive education and training in the field of plastic surgery. Dr. Lao combines advanced surgical techniques and concepts from both worlds and customizes procedures to provide the best results possible.
The nose is the central feature of our face, not only in terms of its anatomical location but also its aesthetic influence on the entire face. The outlook and shape of a nose can change the entire look of an individual. Dr. William Lao is a double board-certified plastic surgeon who has performed numerous tummy tucks over the course of his career.
The nose is the central feature of our face, not only in terms of its anatomical location but also its aesthetic influence on the entire face. The outlook and shape of a nose can change the entire look of an individual. Dr. William Lao is a double board-certified plastic surgeon who has performed numerous tummy tucks over the course of his career.
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Facial plastic surgery offers a way to address facial issues, provide greater facial balance and harmony, and age gracefully. Facial procedures help maintain the natural beauty of the face by restoring tight and smooth skin, attractive facial contours, and an overall more youthful appearance. Some procedures are designed for focused care, such as a brow lift and eyelid lift, while others offer more comprehensive rejuvenation, like a facelift.
Asian double eyelid surgery is a cosmetic procedure that provides a way to alter the appearance of the eyelid to better suit a person's aesthetic preferences. For some, the crease of a double eyelid is an attractive feature that accentuates the appearance of the eyes, and the option to reshape and redefine their eyelids is highly desired.
For patients of Asian descent who are interested in surgery to improve aspects of their nose, we offer Asian rhinoplasty surgery. This procedure is a type of ethnic rhinoplasty. Ethnic rhinoplasty is used to reshape the patient's nasal architecture in order to improve the nose's overall appearance and/or functionality while preserving cultural features.
Otoplasty, also known as ear surgery, can correct a number of aesthetic issues relating to the ears. At our world-class facility in New York City, otoplasty, also known as ear surgery, can correct a number of aesthetic issues relating to the ears. Most people tend to not think about the appearance of their ears because they naturally blend into their appearance.
Facelift, probably the most well known cosmetic procedure, aims to lift the descended facial tissue and remove the excess skin. A well done facelift can make the person looks 10 or 20 years younger. As a double-board-certified plastic surgeon, I perform facelifts and mini facelifts in my NYC office.
Reviews (22)
Qin Q.
Dec 21, 2021
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I got my rhinoplasty here. I am so satisfied with the final result. It looks so natural and elegant. I am a very picky person and I would never go out of my house if it looks smh fake. But Dr lao is so good at it and make the miracle happen within that few centimeters adjustment. He is also very patient and listen to you. I kept talking and showing him what I want and he is always patient and caring. I think he has a really great aesthetic value. He doesn't only listen to you but aim to bring harmony to your face. Despite the techniques, the better aesthetic values are his strength in my mind
A. C.
Dec 07, 2021
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Dr.Lao is definitely one of the best surgeons in the United States! He took out the foreign body from my nose and rebuilt it. I was hesitant in the beginning about such a major surgery, but it turned out to be one of the best decisions I've ever made. Thank you, Dr.Lao and your staff for solving the problem that has bothered me for years.
Jeremy Wang
Dec 06, 2021
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My wife found Dr. Lao’s contact online after she had gone to a few other plastic surgeons and felt dissatisfied with their consults. After my wife’s consult with Dr. Lao however she felt very comfortable about using him as her surgeon which got me intrigued. I think there is a negative stigma with men who seek plastic surgery so I admit I had some apprehension before going to see the doc. I’m glad I made the choice to proceed as Dr. Lao has a very down to earth demeanor and made me feel like this was a very seamless and normal process. He discussed the risks and gave me a few very good suggestions
Vivian S.
Nov 13, 2021
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Dr. Lao is the most amazing, talented surgeon who can provide services on everything from head to toe. Over the years, I have lost a lot of weight and also because of my previous experiences with liposuction. My skin has lost elasticity and there are a lot of laxity on my trunk area, thighs and arms. I was looking for a doctor whom I can trust to solve my issues. I searched extensively but liked none of the plastic surgeons' profile until Dr. Lao caught my eyes. I had a buttock lift, thigh lift and arm lift. They all got customized for me and turned out to get beautiful results. The best thing
Jing Chen
Nov 03, 2021
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Dr. Lao is an amazing plastic surgeon. It is very hard to put into words how incredible my breast augmentation surgery experience was with Dr. also and his assistant Josephine. During consultation, he listened carefully to what I would like to be done and my goals. He also give some great suggestions and opened to all my thoughts. After the surgery, he called me and asked how I feel and if I have any questions. Not only he is caring, attentive, kind and very compassionate, but he is talented at what he does. My experience with Dr. Lao and his team is definitely 10 out of 10. I would highly recommend
Nicole Wang
Oct 23, 2021
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Dr. Lao was truly the best physician I've ever worked with. I've always felt insecure about my uneven eye shapes. After learning about his three suture eyelid method, I was amazed. I never thought it was possible to correct my uneven eyes with such a seemingly simple surgery. The downtown was barely 3 days for me and I would recommend him to any of my friends. During the surgery he was incredibly patient and always checked to make sure I wasn't in any pain. He also made sure to discuss every detail with me pre-operatively and took the time to answer all my questions even if he were running late
Janice Ji
Sep 06, 2021
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I was very nervous when I went into the office, but after meeting Dr.Lao and the nurses, I was very comfortable. Dr. Lao and I had the funniest conversations and the nurse even held my hand at times I was scared. I really appreciate Dr. Lao and his team. Dr. Lao is so great at what he does and such a down to earth guy. Plus, Nancy is the best too!
Jennie W.
Aug 28, 2021
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Dr.William Lao's is definitely awesome.
I did my nose surgery there. Dr Lao's incredible skill is that after his surgery, nobody can even notice you did anything but they all think you look better. For me that is the hardest part in plastic surgery. Also, the recovery process is almost no pain. I can go back to work at the second week after surgery.
He is also a very nice and humorous person. He made me feel the only thing you need is to trust him, and no need to worry about the results. It will look natural and pretty.
His assistant Josephine and Nancy are also nice girls to talk with. They
I did my nose surgery there. Dr Lao's incredible skill is that after his surgery, nobody can even notice you did anything but they all think you look better. For me that is the hardest part in plastic surgery. Also, the recovery process is almost no pain. I can go back to work at the second week after surgery.
He is also a very nice and humorous person. He made me feel the only thing you need is to trust him, and no need to worry about the results. It will look natural and pretty.
His assistant Josephine and Nancy are also nice girls to talk with. They
Julia Y.
Aug 07, 2021
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While I had double eyelids, they were very uneven, with one side being very hooded and the other had multiple creases. I wanted to get surgery to help even them out and found out about Dr. Lao. I went in for a consultation with Dr. Lao and he provided information about the surgery and answered any question I had. I told Dr. Lao what I wanted out of the surgery and he provided insightful feedback as to what would look natural for me while taking into consideration my features. I decided to book the surgery with him because I felt like he understood exactly what I wanted. After the surgery they checked
Gina S.
Feb 19, 2021
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Long story short: When you know you know, I made my appointment for the procedure that day.
I personally narrowed down my surgeon by "Asian Blepharoplasty" specifically because I am Asian, and I wanted a dr who specialized in Asians.
I then compared before and after from Caucasian Dr's and Asian Dr's. Not saying Caucasian Dr's can't do Asian eyes, but especially since there are so many different types of Asian eyes, eyelids, face structure ect. I knew I wanted a Dr who has done numerous surgery's on numerous DIFFERENT Asian eyes to see how results look.
I personally narrowed down my surgeon by "Asian Blepharoplasty" specifically because I am Asian, and I wanted a dr who specialized in Asians.
I then compared before and after from Caucasian Dr's and Asian Dr's. Not saying Caucasian Dr's can't do Asian eyes, but especially since there are so many different types of Asian eyes, eyelids, face structure ect. I knew I wanted a Dr who has done numerous surgery's on numerous DIFFERENT Asian eyes to see how results look.
Cindy K.
Dec 05, 2020
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How lucky I am to have Dr. Lao reconstruct my upper eyelid. Six years ago, I had a failed Asian double eyelid surgery, letting me suffer from the unsuitable width and asymmetry shape. As the revision surgery requires higher competence, I researched doctors worldwide and had many consulting visits. By comparison, Dr. Lao is the only one who understands all my considerations and respects my opinions. Dr. Lao detailedly explained my questions and pointed out the tiny problems that were omitted by other doctors. What impressed me most is his ability to deal with unexpected cases. After opening my eyelid
Claire C.
Oct 25, 2020
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Dr. Lao is an EXTREMELY most talented, professional and skillful surgeon that I've ever met so far. He is very nice and would listen to your concerns and expectations then give his own thoughts of how could be done better or so... I recently had a rhinoplasty surgery done and the result came out to be surprisingly better than I expected and am very satisfied with it. It was a very difficult and most challenge surgery as I have very tight skin and small nose (complex injected materials too), but Dr. Lao had done an excellent job of making it looks perfect and contour.
I would STRONG recommend
I would STRONG recommend
Ryan K.
Aug 18, 2020
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Emily S.
Jul 23, 2020
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Dr. Lao's practice is top-notch without disappointment.
I went to Dr. Lao for a rib rhinoplasty for several reasons. #1 Double Board Certified Surgeon, this was so important to me because I want to minimize the risk of doing it again. And I'm a perfectionist and only wanted the most natural-looking nose ( which I did) #2 Dr. Lao was tremendously friendly and made me feel so comfortable throughout the whole process. #3 He is committed to producing the best work. Any time I had concerns or questions he was available within minutes. He has a certain warmth about him that makes you feel
I went to Dr. Lao for a rib rhinoplasty for several reasons. #1 Double Board Certified Surgeon, this was so important to me because I want to minimize the risk of doing it again. And I'm a perfectionist and only wanted the most natural-looking nose ( which I did) #2 Dr. Lao was tremendously friendly and made me feel so comfortable throughout the whole process. #3 He is committed to producing the best work. Any time I had concerns or questions he was available within minutes. He has a certain warmth about him that makes you feel
Summer X.
Jul 08, 2020
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I met Dr. Lao through a friend referral, and I'm so glad to have met him! I went to him for a liposuction operation but later changed my mind to do a rhinoplasty instead. Dr. Lao and his assistant Nancy have been very patient, professional, and nice throughout, and he only wanted what's the best for me! I did my surgery a week ago, and now it's looking great already. My nose had some complications since I've done injections before, and Dr. Lao was able to work on my nose. He answered all the questions and was quick to respond. I highly recommend Dr. Lao for any plastic surgery
Xingyan C.
Nov 21, 2019
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I have to say both Dr.Lao and his team are absolutely amazing. Dr.Lao is very professional and he treats his patients with good caring. I want to share my story to everyone who is considering about Dr.Lao. Just do it! You won't be disappointed. Here is what happening. I had Botox done three months ago in a dermatology clinic. Due to that dermatologist's medical error, my skin became sagging and my cheek look sunken. I felt so frustrated during that time. I was afraid to look at the mirror, everything happened like nightmares. Luckily, I found Dr.Lao. He takes his time answering all my
Coco W.
Sep 04, 2019
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Huang Q.
Sep 01, 2019
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Anne O.
Aug 13, 2019
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Traumatic experience. I went for fillers. Dr injected under my eye. I have been in n pain swollen and bruised for months. I have a large protruding vein that throbs. When I went for follow up he said all he could do was inject steroid to reduce swelling But that it would cause a hollow effect. Although personable when he was selling procedures he was rude and unavailable when I asked for help.
A. S.
Aug 12, 2019
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I went to Dr. Lao's office after hearing great reviews from a friend.
After listening to my concerns with fine lines on my forehead, Dr. Lao recommended small amount of dosage of botox injections. The whole process was painless and quick (consultation and injections together took less than half an hour). I left the office with no visible marks on my forehead and went right back to work. Dr. Lao was sincere with his recommendations and I am really happy with the result! Skin and muscles on my forehead still look very natural and all the fine lines that I was concerned about were visibly reduced
After listening to my concerns with fine lines on my forehead, Dr. Lao recommended small amount of dosage of botox injections. The whole process was painless and quick (consultation and injections together took less than half an hour). I left the office with no visible marks on my forehead and went right back to work. Dr. Lao was sincere with his recommendations and I am really happy with the result! Skin and muscles on my forehead still look very natural and all the fine lines that I was concerned about were visibly reduced
Arianna R.
Aug 07, 2019
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This doctor is wonderful! It took me a while to find an office that made me feel comfortable. On Google reviews they weren't any mention of this doctor being mean or rude and it was true. He was so chill, kind and funny! He answered all my questions and concerns. Let me take time to process and think! Which many doctors don't allow you to do. And his work was great too. Only thing is the prices is a little high but for the location and results it is definitely worth it! I believe being comfortable is one of the most important things especially when it comes to your body and health.
Jessica S.
Jun 17, 2019
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After speaking with three other plastic surgeons, I reached out to Dr. Lao for consultation on a small volume liposuction procedure. I was immediately impressed with the time and care he took to listen to my concerns, understand my desired outcome, and explain the procedure. While my consults with other doctors left me feeling pressured to buy into more surgery than I felt I needed, Dr. Lao took a more conservative approach, was very transparent and reasonable with pricing, and helped me feel confident in my decision.
At about 3 weeks post-op, I'm very happy with my results and the care I
At about 3 weeks post-op, I'm very happy with my results and the care I
