Dr Nikolas Chugay
Dr. Chugay has extensive experience in Facial Plastic, Aesthetic and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery and has practiced for nearly 40 years. He has performed over 30,000 surgical procedures, published numerous articles in medical press, published a textbook on body implants (Body Sculpting with Silicone Implants by Springer Press), contributed chapters to several textbooks in aesthetic surgery, designed many new procedures, and invented several new implants used for muscular augmentation.
Dr. Nikolas Chugay was born in China to parents of Russian descent. Following many other Russian families out of China, Dr. Chugay’s family relocated to Brazil prior to moving to the United States. Dr. Chugay spent his early years in San Francisco, California and graduated with a bachelor of arts (B.A.) from the University of California at Berkeley.
After completing his undergraduate training, Dr. Chugay completed his medical training at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He went on to complete his internship in Miami prior to joining the military and serving in the 101st Airborne as Third Brigade Surgeon.
Education and Training
- 1963-1967 University of California Berkeley, Bachelor of Arts
- 1967-1971 Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)
- 1971-1972 Rotating Internship: Osteopathic General Hospital of N. Miami Beach, FL
- 1972-1974 Military service – Third Brigade Surgeon for the 101st Airborne Division Medical service involved General Medicine, General Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery.
- 1974-1977 Residency in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
- 1977 Began in practice in Southern California
- 1979-1980 Elective fellowship with Ivo Pitanguy in aesthetic plastic surgery
Certifications
- Board-Certified in Facial Plastic Surgery (Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology)
- Diplomate American Board of Cosmetic Surgery
- Diplomate American Board of Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine
Memberships
- Fellow of American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
- American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery
- American Society of Liposuction Surgery
- European Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Sharing his technique and teaching
Up to date, Dr. Chugay has personally trained over 30 post-graduate physicians for a future in cosmetic plastic surgery.
Dr. Chugay has presented his innovative procedures at various medical congresses throughout the world. His most recent presentations:
- Orbicularis Surgery (Crow’s Feet Removal) in London for the European Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
- Breast Lift Advances in Newport Beach, California for the American Academy of Cosmetic Breast Surgery
- Biceps Augmentation in Phoenix, Arizona for the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery