Reclaim Youthfulness with Lower Blepharoplasty
Embark on a journey to a younger, more radiant you with Lower Blepharoplasty at LEA Plastic Surgery in Orange County. This transformative procedure works wonders to rejuvenate your eyes, combating sagging skin, dark circles, and other visible signs of aging. Unlock the secrets to an enhanced self-image and confidence.
Youthful Revival
Bid adieu to sagging skin under your eyes. Lower Blepharoplasty firms up the area, instantly rolling back the years for a youthful, invigorated look.
Eye Rejuvenation
Tired eyes? This procedure breathes new life into your eyes, creating an alert and awake expression that reflects your inner vitality.
Confidence Boost
Beyond the aesthetic improvements, experience a surge in self-esteem. Shine brighter with newfound confidence that elevates your entire outlook on life.
What is Lower Blepharoplasty in Newport Beach?
Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva performs under-eye bag surgery in Orange County, a procedure also known as lower blepharoplasty. At LEA Plastic Surgery in Newport Beach, this is a popular procedure performed to lift sagging skin and smooth bags under the eye to reverse as well as reduce signs of aging.
Lower eyelid surgery improves dark circles that are more common in darker skin tones, removes puffy pockets of fat (under-eye bags), sagging skin, as well as wrinkles from under the eyes. The area under the lower eyelid is challenging to treat without surgery, and non-invasive treatments can only do so much in this delicate area.
Candidates for Lower Blepharoplasty in Newport Beach, CA
Healthy men and women with excess eyelid skin that sags, bulges, or puffs under their eyes may qualify as candidates for lower eyelid surgery in Newport Beach with Dr. Ho Taghva.
Candidates for under eye bag surgery in Orange County, CA, must have realistic plastic surgery expectations. Dr. Ho Taghva evaluates each patient’s candidacy during a private consultation at the LEA Plastic Surgery office.
Consultation for Under Eye Bag Surgery in Orange County
Each lower blepharoplasty consultation in Newport Beach with Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva at the LEA Plastic Surgery center includes both a physical examination and a review of the patient’s health history. Dr. Ho Taghva asks patients to share their goals and then explains cosmetic options that are available to treat bags, dark circles, and other signs of eye aging.
Dr. Ho Taghva will also share before-and-after photos from previous lower blepharoplasty and upper eyelid lift surgeries she has performed and explains what can be expected from each treatment option. She then makes recommendations and provides approved candidates with a personalized blepharoplasty surgical plan that matches their goals.
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The Lower Blepharoplasty Procedure in Newport Beach
Dr. Ho Taghva’s customized lower blepharoplasty procedures are performed in Newport Beach at the Medicare-accredited GALEA Center for Advanced Surgery, which holds the highest level of accreditation for an outpatient ambulatory surgery center.
The plastic surgeon typically performs lower blepharoplasty as an outpatient procedure with a local anesthetic, however, IV sedation and even general anesthesia may be used in some cases. The procedure may include upper blepharoplasty or additional cosmetic treatments, as per the surgical plan created during the consultation.
Lower Eyelid Surgery
Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva creates a small incision just below the lashes in the natural crease or inside the lower lid. She then redistributes or removes the excess fat and tightens sagging skin and muscle to smooth out bags and wrinkles. After that, the sutures are strategically placed to allow exceptional healing without scars.
Upper Eyelid Surgery
The plastic surgeon may address the upper eye area in addition to the lower lids if the patient requests it. Dr. Ho Taghva makes a small incision along the fold of the upper lid before removing excess skin, fat, and muscle. She strategically closes the incision to ensure exceptional healing without visible scars.
Tear Trough Treatment
Dr. Ho Taghva may also combine under eyelid surgery with fat transfer injections to fill the tear troughs, which are the natural grooves between the inside and outside of the eye.
Combining under-eye surgery with tear trough treatment will indeed reduce the appearance of dark circles and tired eyes. Injectable hyaluronic acid-based fillers are temporary but are sometimes used to fill deep tear troughs and rejuvenate the lower eyelid area.
Recovering from Lower Eyelid Surgery in Newport Beach
Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva provides each patient with a post-operative plan designed to minimize complications and encourage comfortable healing. The skin around the eyes heals more quickly than other areas, and under-eye plastic surgery typically requires less than two weeks to heal.
The recovery process from under-eye bag surgery in Newport Beach is much quicker when local anesthesia is used. In these cases, patients can return home after a brief period of rest at the surgery center. The doctor often prescribes a topical, antibiotic cream along with anti-inflammatory medication and a cold compress for two to three days.
Discomfort and swelling typically subside within a few days after the surgery, but it may take a month or longer for patients to see the final results. Most patients return to their regular schedules within a week after lower blepharoplasty in Orange County.
Why Should I Choose Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva?
- Board-certified by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Received additional post-residency training in Korea for Asian Aesthetic Surgery
- Experienced in a diverse range of surgeries including both Western and Asian rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, breast lift, full facial rejuvenation, facelifts, and endoscopic brow lifts
- Understands both Western and Asian cultural background
- Highly skilled in cosmetic surgery and provides natural-looking changes that match each patient’s goals, add beauty, and bring facial harmony while preserving unique aesthetics
- Keenly attuned to the delicate complexities of the nose and facial features
Frequently Asked Questions about Lower Blepharoplasty
The initial results from lower eyelid surgery will begin to emerge approximately three weeks after the surgery and continue to improve during the first six months as the swelling completely vanishes.
Dr. Ho Taghva will provide you with a complete list of aftercare instructions. You should carefully follow all of the cosmetic eye surgery instructions provided by the doctor to encourage a quick recovery.
You may temporarily experience swelling and bruising, watery eyes, puffy or numb eyelids, and light sensitivity. Wear dark, tinted sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun and wind, and sleep with your head elevated higher than your chest for several days.
Avoid strenuous activity and lifting for at least one week. Do not rub your eyes or use contact lenses for about two weeks after the surgery. Dr. Ho Taghva will examine your skin and remove any stitches within a few days.
Most of Dr. Ho Taghva’s patients return to work within one week after having under-eye bag surgery in Orange County.
Crow’s feet are typically created by repetitive muscle movements, not sagging skin and fat. Botox may be recommended to treat crow’s feet and enhance the results of eyelid surgery.
If you live near Newport Beach, CA, LEA Plastic Surgery offers lower blepharoplasty among its services and is conveniently located at 20360 SW Birch Street Suite 180 Newport Beach, CA 92660
Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva may recommend combining two or more treatments to meet your individual cosmetic goals. An upper eyelid lift with lower blepharoplasty, is a popular combination that offers even more dramatic, youthful results and resolves sagging skin in the upper eyelids.
A chemical peel encourages total facial rejuvenation and removes fine lines, wrinkles, signs of aging, and sun damage. This surgical procedure helps to maximize lower eyelid surgery results. A fat transfer may be recommended to fill in deeper eye areas that create shadows and dark circles. An endoscopic brow lifta> is also an option and could be combined with lower eyelid surgery to lift the upper brow.
The risks associated with lower eyelid surgery are minimal but may include temporary bruising and swelling, adverse reaction to anesthesia, bleeding, dry or irritated eyes, and infection. Most procedures are problem-free, and Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva will review your health history and discuss any possible risks during your consultation.
Stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen, Advil, Warfarin, naproxen sodium, or other medication and herbal supplements associated with increased bleeding. Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva will give you information on when to stop taking these medications.
Only take drugs approved by the surgeon, stop smoking several weeks before the surgery, and arrange to have someone drive you to and from the surgery. Ideally, someone should stay with you on the first night after the surgery.
The goal of lower blepharoplasty in Newport Beach is to create a natural, more youthful contour between the lower eyelid and the cheekbone. This area of the face is typically the first to display signs of aging and hereditary issues like under-eye fat and dark circles.