A More Beautiful Youthful You
At Modern Aesthetic Institute in Bakersfield, oculoplastic surgeon Joseph H Chang MD practices the most advanced techniques for plastic surgery of the eyelids and aesthetic facial rejuvenation to enhance your appearance and reveal a more beautiful, youthful you.
Modern Aesthetic Institute
MISSION
To enhance natural beauty through the art and science of
modern medical and surgical aesthetics, with a special
emphasis on the eyes and face.
VISION
To be the most trusted resource for medical aesthetics, the team that all people in Kern County want to choose for world class results, hospitality, and value.
Modern Aesthetic Institute
To elevate natural beauty through the advanced art and science of modern medical and surgical aesthetics, with a particular focus on enhancing the eyes and face, delivering precision, innovation, and personalized care to achieve stunning, natural-looking results.
VISION
To become Kern County’s most trusted provider of medical aesthetics, delivering world-class results, exceptional hospitality, outstanding value, fostering confidence, long-lasting relationships, prioritizing safety, education, personalized care, and setting industry benchmarks.
Joseph H Chang MD
Joseph H Chang MD is the driving force behind the Modern Aesthetic Institute in Bakersfield, California.
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeing new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”
– Marcel Proust
- 20+ years in private practice in the Bakersfield community
- 10+ years in private practice in the Santa Barbara community
- 25+ years of injecting, starting in the late 90s at UCLA
- 15+ years specializing in injectables
- Top 20 Dysport injection volume in the US since 2016
- Board Certified in Ophthalmology with sub-specialty emphasis in Oculoplastic Surgery
- Trained at Jules Stein Eye Institute (part of UCLA)
Joseph H Chang MD
Joseph H Chang MD is the driving force behind the Modern Aesthetic Institute in Bakersfield, California.
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeing new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”
– Marcel Proust
- 20+ years in private practice in the Bakersfield community
- 10+ years in private practice in the Santa Barbara community
- 25+ years of injecting, starting in the late 90s at UCLA
- 15+ years specializing in injectables
- Top 20 Dysport injection volume in the US since 2016
- Trained at Jules Stein Eye Institute (part of UCLA)
- Board Certified in Ophthalmology with sub-specialty emphasis in Oculoplastic Surgery
Services
Eyelid Surgery
Whether you have droopy upper eyelids or puffy lower eyelids, blepharoplasty can help rejuvenate your entire eye area.
Wrinkle Treatment
Turn back time and smooth out those fine lines and wrinkles with the most effective wrinkle relaxer injections.
Dermal Fillers
Reverse the effects of aging and regain a more supple and youthful appearance with dermal fillers.
Surgical
Rejuvenation
Surgical rejuvenation offers transformative solutions to restore youthful beauty, addressing facial and body concerns with precision techniques, delivering natural, long-lasting results, and boosting confidence through enhanced appearance and renewed vitality.
Medical
Aesthetics
Medical aesthetics combines advanced procedures and treatments to enhance natural beauty, improve skin health, and address aging concerns, offering personalized, non-invasive, and minimally invasive solutions for a refreshed, youthful appearance.
Surgical rejuvenation offers transformative solutions to restore youthful beauty, addressing facial and body concerns with precision techniques, delivering natural, long-lasting results, and boosting confidence through enhanced appearance and renewed vitality.
Medical aesthetics combines advanced procedures and treatments to enhance natural beauty, improve skin health, and address aging concerns, offering personalized, non-invasive, and minimally invasive solutions for a refreshed, youthful appearance.
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FAQ
We specialize in advanced aesthetic injectables (Botox and dermal fillers), eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), chemical peels and Lasers. Our treatments are designed to enhance your natural beauty with precision and artistry.
Our practice blends cutting-edge medical expertise with artistic sensibility. Dr. Chang’s extensive experience, focus on quality, and integration of art into our aesthetic services create a truly bespoke and transformative experience for our clients.
During your consultation, Dr. Chang will assess your concerns, discuss your goals, and recommend the best treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Yes, our goal is to enhance your natural beauty while maintaining a balanced and refreshed appearance. Dr. Chang’s artistic approach ensures subtle, yet impactful, results.
The longevity of results varies by treatment. Botox typically lasts 3-4 months, while dermal fillers can last 6-18 months, depending on the product used.
Blepharoplasty is a cosmetic eyelid surgery designed to improve the appearance of the upper or lower eyelids by removing excess skin, fat, and muscle. It can rejuvenate tired-looking eyes and restore a youthful appearance.
Dr. Chang uses advanced techniques to minimize scarring. Incisions are strategically placed to blend with the natural contours of your eyes.
Yes, we offer a portfolio of before-and-after photos during your consultation to help you visualize the potential results.
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