Your eyes are one of the first things people notice, but sagging eyelids, puffiness, or excess skin can make you look tired or older than you feel. Aesthetix Plastic Surgery proudly offers blepharoplasty in Huntington Beach, helping patients restore a refreshed, natural look. Over time, aging and genetics can cause changes around the eyes that affect both appearance and, in some cases, vision. Eyelid surgery removes excess skin and smooths puffiness, enhancing your natural features without altering your unique expressions. If you’re ready to brighten your eyes and boost your confidence, blepharoplasty offers long-lasting results.
What Is Blepharoplasty?
Eyes that look tired or aged may not truly reflect who you are or how you actually feel. Blepharoplasty revises features of the eyelids and surrounding area to give you a more rested and youthful appearance. The surgery, which Dr. Vu can perform on the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both, can also address excess skin that is affecting your vision. Dr. Vu performs blepharoplasty procedures for patients in Huntington Beach and Orange County to rejuvenate the periorbital area, restoring the eyes to their appearance up to 10 years prior. Patients choose him for the experience, skills, and care he brings to their treatment. Dr. Vu offers:
- Years of experience in microsurgery procedures to enhance his blepharoplasty results
- A knowledgeable and educated approach to what blepharoplasty can and cannot accomplish
- Meticulous surgical technique that minimizes bruising and swelling and promotes subtle, attractive outcomes
Learn more about his work and what you can expect in his care.
Dr. Vu’s Approach to Blepharoplasty
Dr. Vu performs blepharoplasty to address several aesthetic concerns related to the eyelid area, including:
- Redundant skin. Drooping eyelids can age your appearance, make you look tired, and, in more extreme cases, hood your eyes in a way that can affect your peripheral vision.
- Fine and coarse wrinkles. Revising unwanted skin in the eyelids has the added benefit of smoothing out signs of aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles.
- Excess fat. People often associate puffiness in the upper and lower eyelids or bags beneath the eyes with fatigue. Blepharoplasty helps Huntington Beach and Orange County patients eliminate the fat that causes this effect. Surgery can also reposition that fat to areas that have lost their youthful fullness, such as deep tear troughs.
During your initial consultation, Dr. Vu will discuss the limitations of blepharoplasty with you, allowing you to make informed choices about your care. For example, blepharoplasty is not a surgery that will change the shape of the eye or the orientation of your eyelids. In addition, surgery will not lift the eyebrows. If you have ptotic (droopy) eyebrows, Dr. Vu may recommend a brow lift to raise their position. He frequently combines this procedure with blepharoplasty.
Blepharoplasty Before & After Photos
Comparing Blepharoplasty to Alternatives
Eyelid surgery can be an ideal option for patients in Huntington Beach and Orange County who want to appear more alert and youthful. Dr. Vu will spend part of your initial consultation discussing the procedure in detail, so you can understand how the treatment works. He will also review alternatives to blepharoplasty so that you can decide for yourself the right approach to achieving your goals. These may include the following options.
Botox® is an injectable, non-invasive treatment that can reduce the appearance of crow’s feet at the corners of your eyes. However, BOTOX will not address excess skin and fat, areas of void, and the other aesthetic issues that can affect the eye area.
Similarly, dermal fillers can fill in wrinkles and deep tear troughs. As injectable solutions, they do not require surgery; however, they run the risk of accentuating lower eyelid bags and causing bruising or discoloration in the sensitive skin around the eyes. The other limitation of both dermal fillers and Botox is that the benefits they offer are only temporary.
Other alternatives to blepharoplasty are laser treatments and chemical peels. These techniques can smooth away some of the fine lines in the lower eyelids, and the results should last longer than those of injectable solutions. The improvement will be limited to a few millimeters of tightening, however.
Some Huntington Beach and Orange County patients will be good candidates for one of these alternative approaches, either because their needs are less severe or because they are focused on a specific, treatable feature. If you are ready for blepharoplasty, you can expect the surgery to rejuvenate your eyes in a natural-looking and attractive way.
Your Experience With Blepharoplasty
Schedule a visit with the practice for an initial consultation with Dr. Vu. During your appointment, he will spend a considerable amount of time with you, identifying the areas you want to target for treatment. If you are a candidate for blepharoplasty, and if excess skin from your upper eyelids is affecting your sight, Dr. Vu may also recommend that you have an ophthalmologist test your vision. Huntington Beach and Orange County patients may be able to have the procedure covered by health insurance in these cases.
Dr. Vu will discuss the surgery in detail with you and answer any questions you may have. His office will prepare a quote for the procedure as well as options for financing. Transparency in your care is extremely important to our practice.
When you are ready to move forward, you will schedule your blepharoplasty surgery and return to our practice in Huntington Beach and Orange County for a pre-op appointment. Dr. Vu will review what to expect on the day of your procedure, perform further examinations, order lab work and prescriptions, and assist you in completing the remaining administrative steps.
Your surgery will take place in Dr. Vu’s AAAASF-certified facility. This designation indicates that his practice adheres to the highest safety standards in outpatient care. The steps of your procedure will vary depending on your needs, but Dr. Vu will place any incisions that he makes in areas that should not be visible, giving the results a more natural appearance.
Upper Eyelids
If you will be having surgery on just your upper eyelids, you may only require a local anesthetic. Vu will remove excess skin, correct eyelid asymmetry, eliminate unwanted fat from the inner corners, and reduce the volume of the eyebrow area.
Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
Vu will usually conduct the procedure with conscious IV sedation. This will help you remain comfortable throughout the surgery. In certain cases, Dr. Vu may also use laser treatment on the lower eyelid skin to reduce fine lines. He will remove excess skin, smooth out the eyelid area, and reposition the orbital fat.
Dr. Vu believes there is great benefit in relocating fat from the area of excess (bags) to an adjacent area of deficiency (tear trough), as it solves two problems simultaneously. Additionally, it prevents the hollow look and the need for future filler injections to the tear trough.
Blepharoplasty Cost in Huntington Beach
The cost of eyelid surgery depends on several factors, including the complexity of the procedure, the surgeon’s experience, and additional medical considerations.
Factors That Influence Cost:
- Surgeon’s Experience – A board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in facial procedures can achieve precise, natural-looking results.
- Extent of Treatment – Costs vary depending on whether you need upper eyelid surgery, lower eyelid surgery, or both. Combining blepharoplasty with other facial treatments may also impact pricing.
- Anesthesia & Medical Fees – The type of anesthesia used and the length of the procedure can affect costs. Dr. Vu’s private surgical center eliminates unnecessary facility fees.
- Post-Surgical Care – Medications, cold compresses, and aftercare supplies contribute to the overall cost.
- Geographic Location – Pricing reflects medical costs in Huntington Beach and Orange County.
With over 25 years of advanced surgical experience, Dr. Vu is a board-certified plastic surgeon recognized for achieving natural, balanced eyelid rejuvenation. He also specializes in Asian blepharoplasty, a precise technique that enhances the eyelid contour while preserving the unique characteristics of the Asian eye structure.
During your consultation, he will provide a personalized cost estimate and walk you through your treatment options, ensuring you feel informed and confident in your decision.
Blepharoplasty Recovery & Aftercare
Huntington Beach and Orange County blepharoplasty patients can expect to go home without having to wear a dressing on their eyes. After surgery, Dr. Vu recommends that you ice the area intermittently for the first 48 hours and refrain from washing your face for 24 hours. Most patients only need pain medication for the first day; however, Dr. Vu may also recommend taking Arnica pills to help reduce bruising and swelling.
These effects tend to max out on the third day after surgery and then recede rapidly. You will return to the practice after one week so that Dr. Vu can remove your sutures. 90% of any swelling you have experienced should be gone by that time, and the remainder should subside within one month, allowing you to enjoy the full benefits of your surgery.
Achieve Lasting Definition and Balance
Ready to explore how blepharoplasty can transform your appearance? Meet with Dr. Vu to discuss your goals, explore your options, and discover how he can help you achieve the goals you desire.
Contact Aesthetix Plastic Surgery at (714) 848-1133 or schedule a consultation online today to start your journey toward achieving enhanced definition and lasting confidence.
