Shaping The Future of Plastic Surgery

The Ponytail Academy is the only place that you can learn the Ponytail Lift™ Technique from it’s creator,
world-renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Chia Chi Kao.

Dr. Chia Chi Kao demonstrating the Ponytail Lift technique to students at his Ponytail Academy

About
The Ponytail Academy

World-renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Chia Chi Kao founded Ponytail Academy to teach his Ponytail Lift™ technique, an innovative, minimally invasive procedure offering discreet, natural results. The academy provides hands-on training under Dr. Kao's mentorship, focusing on advanced techniques in facial contouring, fat grafting, and lifting methods. This program equips surgeons to deliver exceptional, personalized enhancements.

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Step into the future of facial rejuvenation with the Ponytail Academy!

This course offers unparalleled training in his signature Ponytail Lift™ and Ponytail Facelift™ techniques. Discover advanced endoscopic approaches, refine your hand-eye coordination with Ergo-Kinetics, and explore a new language of endoscopic anatomy. Join us on Thursday, September 25th, at IFATS 2025 in Pittsburg, PA, and redefine what's possible in facial surgery.

Dr. Chia Chia Kao surrounded by students at Ponytail Academy

What Is The
Ponytail Lift™ Technique?

The Ponytail Lift™ technique is a minimally invasive procedure performed endoscopically through four small incisions hidden within the hairline. This approach lifts the cheeks, brow, and jawline for a natural, youthful look without visible scars. By using specialized techniques, including fat injections and non-excisional lifts, the procedure rejuvenates the face with minimal downtime. Ideal for patients seeking subtle enhancements, it combines efficiency with the precision needed to create soft, refined contours