Serving Los Alamitos, Newport Beach, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Seal Beach, Long Beach, Cypress, Cerritos, Lakewood, Huntington Beach, Irvine & Costa Mesa
Across Orange County and Greater Los Angeles, patients visit Ocean Plastic Surgery Center in Los Alamitos for tailored, high‑precision facial surgery that looks natural in motion and in photos.
1) What We Address
Submental fat, platysma bands, crepey skin, blunted cervicomental angle, and jowl‑neck heaviness.
2) Options Spectrum
- Under‑chin liposuction for youthful elasticity
- Platysmaplasty (medial corset) for vertical bands
- Cervicoplasty/skin redrape for laxity
- Adjuncts: Renuvion tightening, micro‑fat to jawline, small chin implant for balance
3) Incision Plan
Submental incision for lipo/bands; behind‑ear/hairline additions for larger skin excess. We protect hairline/earlobe aesthetics.
4) Recovery & Longevity
Lipo‑only: back to desk 3–5 days. Full neck lift: 1–2 weeks social downtime. Results are long‑lasting with stable weight and posture habits.
5) Risks
Bleeding/hematoma, temporary numbness, contour irregularities, and band recurrence with strong animation. Technique and aftercare mitigate risks.
FAQs
Do I need lipo or a full neck lift?
If skin snaps back, lipo may suffice. With bands/laxity, a structured neck lift delivers the sharp angle you want.
Can a chin implant help my neck?
A small anatomic chin implant can dramatically enhance the jaw–neck line, making the neck appear slimmer.
Can energy devices replace surgery?
They help mild laxity but can’t replicate platysma repair or skin redrape. We’ll set honest expectations.
Will I have drains?
Often yes, briefly—useful for contour protection in the first 24–48 hours.
Can I combine with facelift?
Yes—face + neck creates seamless aging correction with a single recovery.
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) — Los Alamitos, Newport Beach, Beverly Hills & Los Angeles, CA
Serving Los Alamitos, Newport Beach, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Seal Beach, Long Beach, Cypress, Cerritos, Lakewood, Huntington Beach, Irvine & Costa Mesa
Across Orange County and Greater Los Angeles, patients visit Ocean Plastic Surgery Center in Los Alamitos for tailored, high‑precision facial surgery that looks natural in motion and in photos.
1) What It Treats
Upper‑lid skin redundancy/hooding, puffy fat pads, lower‑lid bags, crepey skin, tear‑trough hollows, and a tired look despite sleep.
2) Upper & Lower Techniques
Upper bleph removes excess skin/fat and preserves a crisp crease; lower bleph uses transconjunctival or skin‑muscle approaches with fat transposition or micro‑fat for tear‑trough smoothing; CO₂ laser can refine texture.
3) Candidacy
We evaluate brow position, canthal tone, dry‑eye risk, and midface support to choose the safest, most natural approach.
4) Recovery
Upper: sutures out 5–7 days; makeup ~day 7. Lower: bruising 7–14 days; edema fades over weeks. Sunglasses and cold compresses help early.
5) Risks
Dry eye, temporary blur, asymmetry, hollowing if over‑resected (we’re conservative), ectropion risk (minimized with proper support), and scarring (rarely conspicuous).
FAQs
Will it change my eye shape?
Our goal is refreshed, not different. We respect your canthal angle and lid support so your eyes remain you—just rested.
Upper bleph or brow lift?
If heaviness comes from a low brow, lifting the brow prevents over‑resecting lid skin. We often combine a lateral brow lift with a conservative upper bleph.
Can you fix lower bags without hollowing?
Yes—fat transposition and judicious removal smooth bags while preserving youthful fullness.
What about crepey lower‑lid skin?
We pair surgery with CO₂ laser or RF microneedling to tighten texture safely.
Can I wear contacts/makeup?
Makeup at ~1 week for upper lids; contacts when irritation/swelling settle—often 1–2 weeks.