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Lavinia Chong, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
Recent answer posted by Lavinia Chong, MD
Q: Will I be able to close my eyes after eyelid surgery?
A:
One of the functions of the eyelids is to protect the globe (eyeball), which isn't possible if the eyelids do not conform well. Inadequate closure of the eyes, lagophthalmos can occur because of a genetically over prominent eye, trauma, including cosmetic surgery, strokes or Bell's palsy and just as a consequence of aging with its attendant loss of elasticity. Experienced PS who maintain an active practice with eyelid surgery will ensure that you have good lid closure on the OR table, before your case is concluded. good luck.
| Board certification | |
| Education | Undergraduate: University of California, Irvine Medical School: Wayne State University in Detroit, MI, 1988 |
| Post-medical school training | Residency: General Surgery, University of California, San Diego Medical Center Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston |
| Aesthetic medicine experience | 13 years (post-medical training) |
| Professional memberships | American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) |
| Hospital affiliations | Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian |
| Medical or professional license | CA |
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| Location | Lavinia K. Chong, M.D., Inc. 1401 Avocado Ave Ste 803, Newport Medical Plaza Newport Beach, CA View map |
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Treatments offered by Lavinia Chong, MD
AlloDermArm lift
Asian eyelid surgery
Body lift
Botox
Breast implant removal
Breast implants
Breast lift
Breast reconstruction
Breast reduction
Brow lift
Captique
Cheek augmentation
Cheek lift
Chemical peel
Chin implant
Chin liposuction
Collagen injection
Deep plane facelift
Dysport
Ear surgery
Earlobe repair
Evolence
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facial
Facial reconstructive surgery
Fat injections
Fat transfer
Forehead lift
Glycolic peel
Hyaluronidase
Juvederm
Laser resurfacing
Latisse
Lip augmentation
Lipoma removal
Liposculpture
Liposuction
Lower face lift
Male breast reduction
Mini tummy tuck
Mole removal
Neck lift
Nipple surgery
Non surgical Face lift
Perlane
Portrait
Prevelle
Restylane
Retin-A
Rhinoplasty
Salicylic peel
Scar removal
Sculptra
Septoplasty
Skin rejuvenation
SMAS facelift
Tumescent liposuction
Tummy tuck
Vaser Liposuction

