Maxillofacial & facial skeletal surgery
Asian Facial Surgery in Los Angeles
Asian facial surgery refines the nose, eyelids, and facial contour while honoring the heritage your features carry. Dr. Husam Elias, a triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon trained in the facial skeleton, plans each change for harmony, never to make you look like someone else.
What Is Asian Facial Surgery?
Asian facial surgery is a group of cosmetic and facial skeletal procedures tailored to the anatomy and aesthetic goals of patients of Asian heritage. It most often includes Asian rhinoplasty, double eyelid surgery (Asian blepharoplasty), and facial contouring such as V-line surgery and cheekbone reduction. What sets it apart is not a single technique but an approach: understanding how your nose, eyes, and facial frame relate to one another, and refining them in a way that fits your face.
At Cosmetic Doc, these procedures are planned and performed by Dr. Husam Elias, who holds both medical and dental degrees and is board certified in cosmetic surgery, facial cosmetic surgery, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. That combination is uncommon, and it matters here, because many Asian facial surgery goals involve both soft tissue and the underlying bone.
Harmony, Not Westernization
The goal of Asian facial surgery at our practice is never to erase ethnic identity or to impose a single standard of beauty. It is to enhance the features you already have so they work together in balance. A double eyelid crease should suit the shape of your eye, a refined nose should belong on your face, and a slimmer jawline should still look like you.
Every face is individual, and heritage is only part of the picture. Your consultation begins with what you would like to change and why, and Dr. Elias will tell you candidly which changes are likely to look natural on your features and which may not.
What this page covers
Asian Facial Surgery Procedures
Many patients pursue one procedure; others combine several for overall balance. Each guide below explains the procedure in more detail.
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Asian Rhinoplasty
Refines the bridge, tip, or nostrils to suit your features, often adding definition with your own cartilage while preserving the character of your nose. Our rhinoplasty guide covers primary, revision, and ethnic rhinoplasty.
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Asian Blepharoplasty
Double eyelid surgery creates or refines an upper eyelid crease that complements the natural shape of your eye. Our eyelid and brow surgery guide explains the options and recovery in detail.
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Facial Contouring
V-line surgery, jaw angle reduction, and cheekbone (zygoma) reduction reshape the width and outline of the face for a softer, more tapered appearance, planned with 3D imaging.
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Jaw & Chin Procedures
Sliding genioplasty, chin reshaping, and jawline contouring adjust the projection, length, and width of the lower face so it balances your nose, lips, and profile.
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Facial Fat Transfer
Your own fat, gently harvested and purified, can soften a flat forehead, fill temple or under-eye hollows, or add gentle volume to the midface for a youthful, natural contour.
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Asian Rhinoplasty and Double Eyelid Surgery
Asian rhinoplasty goals vary widely. Some patients want more height and definition along the bridge, others a more refined tip or narrower nostril base, and many want a combination while keeping the nose in proportion with the rest of the face. Building up the bridge may use cartilage from your own septum, ear, or rib, or an implant, and Dr. Elias will explain the trade-offs of each. Learn more in our guide to rhinoplasty options, including Asian rhinoplasty.
Double eyelid surgery, a form of blepharoplasty, creates or defines the upper eyelid crease. It may be performed through a small incision along the planned crease, which also allows excess skin or fat to be removed, or with a less invasive suture technique for suitable eyelids. The height and shape of the crease are chosen to suit your eye, and our eyelid and brow surgery guide covers the procedure and recovery in depth.
Expert Care Close to Home
Many patients consider traveling abroad for Asian facial surgery, and skilled surgeons practice around the world. Having your procedure in Los Angeles offers practical advantages: you can meet your surgeon in person more than once before deciding, avoid long flights while swelling is at its peak, and see the same board-certified surgeon at every follow-up visit. After facial bone procedures in particular, early visits to check healing and swelling are an important part of a safe recovery. If a question or concern arises months later, your surgeon is a short drive away rather than a long journey.
Why Cosmetic Doc
Why Choose Us for Asian Facial Surgery
Choosing a surgeon for Asian facial surgery means finding one who understands both your anatomy and your goals. Here is what we offer.
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Respect for Your Heritage
Every plan aims to enhance your features in harmony with your face, preserving the identity and character you value rather than following a single standard of beauty.
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Bone and Soft Tissue
Board certification in cosmetic, facial cosmetic, and oral and maxillofacial surgery lets Dr. Elias address the nose, eyelids, and facial skeleton within one coordinated plan.
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3D Facial Planning
Cone beam CT imaging and digital planning guide V-line, jaw, and cheekbone procedures, mapping bone and nerves so changes are precise and symmetric.
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Continuity of Care
You see the same surgeon at consultation, surgery, and every follow-up visit, with our offices close enough to reach easily throughout your recovery.
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Accredited Surgical Safety
Procedures take place in our AAAHC-accredited Pasadena ambulatory surgery center, where Dr. Elias serves as Medical Director, or our accredited Sherman Oaks surgical suite.
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Candid, Unhurried Advice
Dr. Elias explains what will and will not look natural on your features, even when that means recommending a smaller change than you expected.
How Much Does Asian Facial Surgery Cost?
Your fee depends on the procedures you choose and how they are performed, and you will receive a personalized, written quote after your consultation. It reflects:
- Procedures and technique: Rhinoplasty with cartilage grafting, double eyelid surgery, and skeletal contouring differ in complexity and operating time.
- Anesthesia: Options range from local anesthesia with IV sedation for eyelid surgery to general anesthesia for bone procedures.
- Facility: Surgery in our accredited on-site surgery center is often more cost-effective than a hospital setting.
- Combined procedures: Pairing procedures changes the total while allowing a single recovery.
Asian facial surgery is generally elective and not covered by insurance, though nasal surgery that corrects a documented breathing problem may qualify. We accept cash, checks, major credit and debit cards, and financing plans.
Schedule Your Asian Facial Surgery Consultation
Patients from across Los Angeles choose Cosmetic Doc for Asian facial surgery that honors who they are. Schedule your consultation at our Pasadena office, home to our accredited surgery center, or our Sherman Oaks office, and talk through your goals with Dr. Elias in person.
Questions patients ask
Asian Facial Surgery FAQs
Will Asian facial surgery make me look Westernized?
It should not. Our goal is to refine your features so they work in harmony, not to replace them with someone else's. A natural double eyelid crease, a nose that suits your face, and a balanced jawline can all be achieved while preserving your ethnic identity. Dr. Elias will tell you candidly if a request risks looking out of place.
What is double eyelid surgery?
Double eyelid surgery, or Asian blepharoplasty, creates or defines a crease in the upper eyelid. It may be done through a small incision along the planned crease or with a suture technique for suitable eyelids. The crease height and shape are designed to complement your eye, and most patients return to desk work in about one to two weeks.
How is Asian rhinoplasty different from other rhinoplasty?
The principles are the same, but goals often differ. Asian rhinoplasty often focuses on adding definition, such as building up the bridge or strengthening the tip, rather than removing structure, though every nose is different. That may involve cartilage grafts from your septum, ear, or rib, or an implant. The plan is always tailored to your individual anatomy and goals.
Can I combine V-line surgery with rhinoplasty or eyelid surgery?
Sometimes. Combining procedures can create overall facial balance with one recovery, but facial bone surgery involves general anesthesia and significant swelling, so the total operating time and your health must support it. Dr. Elias will recommend whether procedures should be combined or staged after reviewing your goals and medical history.
Why have Asian facial surgery in Los Angeles instead of abroad?
Skilled surgeons practice in many countries. Having surgery locally allows you to meet your surgeon in person before deciding, avoid long flights during early healing, and see the same board-certified surgeon at every follow-up visit. If a concern arises months later, your surgeon is nearby and already knows your case.
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Your Choice for Expert Cosmetic Surgery in Pasadena & Sherman Oaks
Cosmetic Doc delivers board-certified cosmetic surgery with care, compassion, and artistry. From facelifts and rhinoplasty to body contouring, Dr. Husam Elias pairs dual MD/DMD training with an on-site AAAHC-accredited surgery center for the safest, most natural-looking results. Contact our Pasadena or Sherman Oaks office today to schedule your consultation.