Dr. Christopher C. Chang

Breast Lift vs. Breast Augmentation: What’s the Difference?

Published: February 10, 2026

A breast lift restores position and shape, correcting sagging caused by skin laxity, gravity, pregnancy, and weight changes. Breast augmentation, by contrast, restores or enhances volume and fullness, increasing breast size and projection using implants or, in select cases, fat transfer. One repositions existing tissue; the other adds volume. At Congressional Plastic Surgery, this level … Continue reading Breast Lift vs. Breast Augmentation: What’s the Difference? →

How to Get the Best Results Out of a Mommy Makeover

Published: January 7, 2026

Achieving truly exceptional Mommy Makeover results requires more than combining procedures. It depends on surgical judgment, precise sequencing, and an experienced understanding of how pregnancy permanently alters the abdominal wall, breast tissue, skin elasticity, and healing response. Dr. Christopher C. Chang, MD, is a double board-certified plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic … Continue reading How to Get the Best Results Out of a Mommy Makeover →

Semaglutide Weight Loss: Why Now Is the Best Time to Start

Published: November 25, 2025

The holidays are right around the corner — a time filled with gatherings, travel, and a lot of temptation. Between festive meals and packed schedules, staying on track with health goals can feel almost impossible. That’s why there’s no better time to start your semaglutide weight loss program than right now. At Congressional Plastic Surgery, … Continue reading Semaglutide Weight Loss: Why Now Is the Best Time to Start →

When to Get Botox and Filler Before the Holidays

Published: November 25, 2025

The holidays are full of celebrations, photos, and time spent with loved ones — and everyone wants to feel confident and refreshed when they walk into the room. But if you’re considering injectables like Botox or dermal filler, timing is everything. Planning your treatments in advance ensures you look your best when it matters most. … Continue reading When to Get Botox and Filler Before the Holidays →

PRP Treatments: How Platelet-Rich Plasma Rejuvenates Skin and Hair

Published: November 6, 2025

If you’ve ever wished you could rejuvenate your skin or restore thinning hair using your body’s own healing power, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) might be the answer. At Congressional Plastic Surgery, we’re proud to offer PRP therapy—an advanced, natural treatment that harnesses your body’s growth factors to stimulate repair, renewal, and regrowth from within. Whether you’re … Continue reading PRP Treatments: How Platelet-Rich Plasma Rejuvenates Skin and Hair →

DC’s Top Facial Procedures to Refresh Your Look Without a Full Facelift

Published: October 9, 2025

Refresh Your Look Without a Full Facelift: Not everyone who wants to look younger needs—or even wants—a full facelift. If you’ve been searching for ways to refresh your appearance without major surgery, you’re not alone. Many men and women in the Washington DC area are looking for noticeable results that make them look rested, vibrant, … Continue reading DC’s Top Facial Procedures to Refresh Your Look Without a Full Facelift →

How to Choose the Best Facial Plastic Surgeon in Washington DC

Published: October 9, 2025

How to Choose the Best Facial Plastic Surgeon in Washington DC: Your Questions Answered Your face is central to who you are—it’s often the first thing people notice, and it plays a huge role in how you express yourself and how confident you feel. So when you’re considering a cosmetic or reconstructive facial procedure, the … Continue reading How to Choose the Best Facial Plastic Surgeon in Washington DC →

5 Signs You’re Ready for a Mommy Makeover

Published: October 9, 2025

Mommy Makeover Surgery Motherhood changes nearly everything—including your body. Some women embrace those changes with pride, while others feel less like themselves when faced with stretched skin, stubborn fat, or breast changes that don’t improve with diet or exercise. If you’ve been looking into a mommy makeover, you may be wondering if now is the … Continue reading 5 Signs You’re Ready for a Mommy Makeover →

What to Expect from a Facelift

Published: October 9, 2025

If you’ve been noticing sagging skin, deeper lines, or that your reflection looks more tired than you feel, you’re not alone. Many men and women reach a point where creams, injectables, and filters just aren’t enough anymore. That’s usually when people start asking about a facelift. At Congressional Plastic Surgery, our patients often tell us … Continue reading What to Expect from a Facelift →

Breast Surgery After Cancer

Published: August 9, 2018

If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer or are planning to undergo a mastectomy as a preventive measure, it is important that you become familiar with the options for breast reconstruction surgery. Following your mastectomy, there are several methods that can be used to reconstruct your breasts. It is important that you discuss your … Continue reading Breast Surgery After Cancer →