Profile of Howard Hu, Dr

Valencia plastic surgeon Dr. Howard Hu is a native of Los Angeles and has lived there for nearly four decades, except for periods of training. At an early age, Dr. Hu gravitated toward plastic surgery.

This field sparked his interest because of its artistic elements and the satisfaction of working with patients. Cosmetic surgery is his calling and his magnum opus, or great work.

Since 2003, Dr. Hu has provided for the plastic surgery needs of Santa Clarita, the Antelope Valley, and neighboring areas. Dr. Hu previously worked with a plastic surgery group, where he was known for his incredible attention to detail as well as his high rate of patient satisfaction. For his efforts, he was awarded their Physician of the Year award in 2004.

In 2005, Dr. Hu founded Valencia Plastic Surgery to provide for both the aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery needs of Santa Clarita and the surrounding region. He is committed to excellence in comprehensive healthcare for women and men in a partnership that honors patient individuality and dignity.

His approach involves understanding the patient’s healthcare needs and implementing state-of-the-art techniques within the setting of compassionate care.

Procedures of Howard Hu, Dr ⁽²¹⁾

Procedure	Rank in Santa Clarita	Rank in CA	Rank in US
Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”	Ranked in Santa Clarita: 1	Ranked in CA: 7	Ranked in US: 991
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Santa Clarita: 1	Ranked in CA: 13	Ranked in US: 863
Laser Liposuction Laser liposuction is an FDA-approved, minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses laser energy to liquefy fat cells before they’re suctioned out through a thin tube called a cannula.	Ranked in Santa Clarita: 1	Ranked in CA: 12	Ranked in US: 201
CoolSculpting CoolSculpting body contouring treatments use cryolipolysis, or fat freezing, to target stubborn areas of fat without surgery.	Ranked in Santa Clarita: 1	Ranked in CA: 115	Ranked in US: 1116
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in Santa Clarita: 1	Ranked in CA: 31	Ranked in US: 1343
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Santa Clarita: 1	Ranked in CA: 24	Ranked in US: 1429
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Santa Clarita: 1	Ranked in CA: 13	Ranked in US: 1310
Breast Asymmetry Correction Breast asymmetry correction surgery involves changing the size, shape or position of one of both the breasts to make the breasts more equal.	Ranked in Santa Clarita: 1	Ranked in CA: 83	Ranked in US: 269
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in Santa Clarita: 1	Ranked in CA: 36	Ranked in US: 1211
Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Santa Clarita: 1	Ranked in CA: 17	Ranked in US: 1522
Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.	Ranked in Santa Clarita: 1	Ranked in CA: 8	Ranked in US: 1088
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in Santa Clarita: 1	Ranked in CA: 225	Ranked in US: 1241
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Santa Clarita: 1	Ranked in CA: 316	Ranked in US: 1529
Ear Repair Ear repair surgery helps patients achieve better facial aesthetics and improves their confidence and self-esteem by repairing and reshaping the earlobes.	Ranked in Santa Clarita: 1	Ranked in CA: 76	Ranked in US: 335
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in Santa Clarita: 1	Ranked in CA: 196	Ranked in US: 781
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Santa Clarita: 1	Ranked in CA: 157	Ranked in US: 3536
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Santa Clarita: 1	Ranked in CA: 357	Ranked in US: 3960
Latisse Latisse is an eyelash serum that boosts hair growth for longer, thicker, fuller lashes.	Ranked in Santa Clarita: 1	Ranked in CA: 72	Ranked in US: 923
VI Peel A VI peel is a medium-strength, medical-grade chemical peel from VI Aesthetics that minimizes signs of sun damage and aging, including fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin texture and tone.	Ranked in Santa Clarita: 1	Ranked in CA: 10	Ranked in US: 188
Laser Treatment The fractioned laser beam heats up the tissue causing coagulation and stimulating self-recovery of the hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin fibres.	Ranked in Santa Clarita: 1	Ranked in CA: 52	Ranked in US: 648
Microneedling with PRP Microneedling with PRP treatment involves using the patient's own blood as a resource to isolate the platelets with a centrifuge.	Ranked in Santa Clarita: 1	Ranked in CA: 35	Ranked in US: 216