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Dr. Howard Charles Hu, MD is a plastic surgeon in Valencia, CA specializing in plastic surgery. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1995 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Howard Charles Hu, MD is affiliated with Providence and Providence Holy Cross Medical Center.
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove excess tissue around the eyelids. With aging, skin loses elasticity. In some people, skin can pool around the eyes causing wrinkles, puffiness, under-eye bags, and drooping.
During a blepharoplasty, tiny incisions are made under local anesthesia, and any excess skin or underlying tissue is removed from the eyelids. The procedure takes between one and three hours, and patients may have bruising and swelling around their eyes for a few days afterwards. Icing the area may help.
The surgery is sometimes done along with other facial surgery as part of a facelift. Typically, a blepharoplasty is considered cosmetic. In severe cases, however, upper eyelids may droop so significantly that they make it hard to see. In these cases, blepharoplasty may be considered a necessary treatment.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is any surgery done to change the shape and structure of the nose. It is commonly done for cosmetic purposes, but it may also be done to reduce breathing difficulties. Surgery may include any part of bone or cartilage of the nose. In some cases, cartilage is transplanted from the ear or rib to augment the nose.
Rhinoplasty may be done for reasons that are primarily about appearance, such as:
Rhinoplasty may also be done to correct a deviated septum or other breathing impairment. In that case, the nasal structure is adjusted so that airflow is increased to a comfortable level.
Typically, rhinoplasty is only performed on adults because kids' and teens' faces are still growing and changing. After a rhinoplasty, healing will take 1-2 weeks, but subtle shifts in the face and occasional swelling can last up to a year.
Skin Grafting
When a large area of skin is too damaged to heal, a skin graft may be used to protect the tissue underneath and reduce scarring. A layer of healthy skin is taken and moved to the injured area, where it is fixed in place. Skin grafts are used to treat burns, infections, large wounds, ulcers, and other significant problems that affect the skin.
There are several different types of skin graft, depending on where the donor skin is taken from:
In all cases, the skin graft may either be full-thickness or partial-thickness. While thicker grafts make recovery more difficult for the donor site, they heal more easily than thinner grafts.
Before skin graft surgery, patients are given anesthesia so they cannot feel any pain. If using an autograft, the surgeon carefully measures and removes the skin from the donor site. Sometimes the graft is cut in a mesh-like pattern, to allow a small piece of donated skin to stretch and cover a larger area. This also helps oxygen pass through the graft. The site where the skin graft will go is cleaned well to remove any dirt, bacteria, or dead skin cells. Then the skin graft is placed and attached with stitches or staples. It is often covered with antibacterial ointment and supportive bandages for the first few days.
As the skin graft heals into its new position, new blood vessels grow to reach and support the skin. Depending on the thickness of the graft, oil glands, sweat glands, and hair follicles may also regrow. Recovery time depends on the thickness of the graft and the overall health of the skin in the grafted area, but it generally takes from two to four weeks.
Dr. Howard Charles Hu, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1995. He completed residency at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in California.
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (1995)
Residency: University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals (2000)
Licensed In: California
Dr. Howard Charles Hu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Howard Charles Hu, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CCN PPO, Interplan PPO and First Choice PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Howard Charles Hu, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Howard Charles Hu, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Howard Charles Hu, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Valencia, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Howard Charles Hu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$11,130
NATRELLE $9,265 |
BOTOX COSMETIC $139 |
NATRELLE BREAST IMPLANTS $57 |
NATRELLE IMPLANTS $51 |
NATRELLE INSPIRA BREAST IMPLANTS $27 |
Other $1,591 |
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$1,188
tretinoin $1,188 |
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$755
NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $649 |
STRATTICE RECONSTRUCTIVE TISSUE MATRIX BPS $33 |
BOTOX $18 |
$54 |
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$519
NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $293 |
BOTOX $61 |
NATRELLE $44 |
BOTOX COSMETIC $20 |
$102 |
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$306
$306 |
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$246
Reconstruction $113 |
Xeomin $46 |
MemoryGel Breast Implants $44 |
Rubraca $24 |
$19 |
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| $3,283 | |
| $412 | |
| $379 |
Dr. Howard Charles Hu, MD has received 8 research payments totaling $780.
Dr. Howard Hu works as a plastic surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Hu include genioplasty (chin osteotomy), turbinate reduction surgery, and coolsculpting. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Hu is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including HealthSmart, Cigna, and CIGNA Plans. After completing medical school at Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Hu performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He is professionally affiliated with Providence Holy Cross Medical Center.
