LaFace by Laura Phan MD
20398 Blauer Drive
Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408) 502-5000
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
If your upper eyelids impede your vision or give you a sleepy, aged look, oculofacial plastic surgeon Dr. Laura Phan can help. Learn more about droopy eyelid surgery at our Saratoga, California practice and discover how treating ptosis (drooping) can offer both functional and cosmetic benefits.
Patients looking to open their eyes wider and rejuvenate sleepy eyes may be candidates for ptosis surgery (droopy eyelid surgery). Ptosis surgery enlarges the opening of the eye by tightening the eyelid muscle, thereby increasing muscle tension to lift the eyelid up more. This procedure is primarily performed for cosmetic purposes; however, it may also be done for medically necessary reasons to improve a patient’s comfort or range of vision.
Ptosis repair is often combined with blepharoplasty to further optimize the aesthetic outcome. Upper blepharoplasty removes excess skin and, to a lesser degree, fat. Dr. Phan will create a personalized treatment plan for you and help you determine which procedure is best for you.
Droopy eyelid surgery can be done in our in-office operating room with local anesthesia and oral sedation or at the surgery center under intravenous sedation, depending on the patient’s comfort level with surgery.
This procedure may involve an external incision on the eyelid crease or an internal one on the underside of the eyelid. Dr. Phan will discuss which approach is most appropriate for you at your consultation. During the surgery, she will shorten and tighten the eyelid muscles and have you sit upright so she can evaluate your lid height, contour, and symmetry as you look in different directions.
Dr. Laura Phan has devoted years of studying and hands-on experience to offer the safest, most flattering eyelid surgery possible. Her mastery of techniques and aesthetics ensures both functional improvements and a natural-looking cosmetic outcome. Dr. Phan specializes in double eyelid surgery (Asian eyelid surgery) and traditional blepharoplasty.
Although healing rates vary between individuals, most patients can expect the following during their recovery timeline:
Originally trained in ophthalmology, Dr. Laura Phan has a deep passion for facial aesthetics and the intricate art of surgery. She has trained under world-renowned experts in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery and is one of only a few surgeons in her area with this specialist skillset. Whether she is designing personalized treatment plans or the interiors of her treatment rooms, Dr. Phan's refined aesthetic sensibility and attention to detail shine through.
Meet Dr. PhanDr. Phan can perform ptosis repair on its own or in conjunction with blepharoplasty or double eyelid surgery. A brow lift may also be recommended if brow ptosis is contributing to overhanging skin that weighs down the upper eyelids.
Dr. Phan may also recommend nonsurgical enhancements with the following:
Although surgery can significantly rejuvenate the face, Dr. Phan is a firm believer that the best, most long-lasting results require consistent maintenance with physician-directed treatments. Dr. Phan will design a treatment plan specific to your needs so you can achieve your ideal look.
If you would like to explore your facial rejuvenation options with a fellowship-trained oculofacial plastic surgeon, please request a consultation online or call us at (408) 502-5000 to get started. LaFace by Laura Phan MD serves patients from Saratoga, Los Gatos, San Jose, Cupertino, and throughout the San Francisco Peninsula.
