Surgical Technique
Like others in La Jolla, you possess a strong desire to look your best. In your case, eyelid surgery might be the answer. You'll be relieved to know that it's one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures among your fellow San Diegans. Now, you just need a plastic surgeon in La Jolla - one who's extremely qualified to perform your eyelid lift; one who's willing to invest the time to educate you upfront about his or her surgical technique; one who will honestly inform you of the risks and complications; and, one who will convey to you the facts about what to expect when recovering from eyelid surgery.
You've come to the right place.
If you live in Temecula, Riverside or La Jolla, consider triple board certified plastic surgeon Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS. Request your Complimentary Consultation online or call 858-587-9850 (La Jolla) or 951-506-1040 (Murrieta) for an appointment.
In San Diego, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) techniques can differ from one plastic surgeon to another. With that said, most perform the facial rejuvenating procedure in the following manner:
- For the upper lids, incisions are made along the natural creases of your eyelids. For the lower lids, they are made directly below your lashes (lower eyelid surgery also allows for the possibility of surgery being performed from the inside of your lids to even further lessen already minimal scarring)
- Dr. Chaffoo then separates the skin from the fat and muscle underneath
- Extra fat is removed
- Excess skin and muscle is trimmed away, and
- Incisions are closed
The procedure takes 1 to 3 hours to perform. For additional facial rejuvenation, many patients in San Diego combine eyelid surgery with another procedure such as a brow lift or facelift. At your consultation, Dr. Chaffoo will discuss in detail his surgical technique based upon several variables including the state of your eyelid and any wrinkling as well as your basic bone structure. Additionally, he will advise you about preparing for your eyelid surgery.
If you're considering a facial sculpting plastic surgery in San Diego such as rejuvenating eyelid surgery, plastic surgeon Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS can help. Dr. Chaffoo is part of a select group of plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Board of Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery) and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Take advantage of his unique training and his extensive, 20 years of real world experience. Request your Complimentary Consultation online or call 858-587-9850 (La Jolla) or 951-506-1040 (Murrieta) for an appointment with triple board certified plastic surgeon Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS. He has two offices conveniently located close to you on Genesee Avenue in La Jolla on the Scripps Memorial Hospital Campus at the Ximed Medical Center and on Monroe Avenue in Murrieta.
You demand the best from yourself. Dr. Chaffoo demands the best as well - from himself, from his staff and always for you.
