LaFace by Laura Phan MD
20398 Blauer Drive
Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408) 502-5000
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Blurry vision after eyelid surgery can be unsettling. Patients often worry that something untoward has happened to the eye itself. Fortunately, in 99% of the time, blurry vision after eyelid surgery is reversible and not from any injury to the eye during surgery. It is most commonly related to dry eye, ointment use, swelling, or …
You have done your homework before surgery. You have reviewed the surgical plan with the surgeon, understand the indications of the surgery and adhered to the preoperative precautions. The surgery is done. Now, what? Healing is a process. Swelling, bruising, tightness, mild irritation, and day-to-day changes in appearance are all common in the early recovery …
Can Bleph Be Combined With Other Treatments or Procedures? For sure, blepharoplasty can be combined with other eyelid procedures. It is often combined with fat removal and ptosis repair for the upper eyelids and fat repositioning for the lower eyelids. Blepharoplasty is also commonly combined with brow lift. They should all be considered when evaluating …
Why the Need for Blepharoplasty? You don’t need to wait for a milestone birthday to refresh your eyes and restore your confidence. The "Look" If the eyelids look and feel heavy or puffy, and every time you look at your photograph you wish the eyelids are not so saggy or puffy, then I think it …
What is Oculofacial Plastic Surgery? Oculofacial plastic surgery is sub-specialty of ophthalmology, a discipline in medicine that focuses on the diseases of the eyes. Oculofacial plastic surgery, therefore, focuses on the cosmetic, functional, and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, orbit (eye socket), lacrimal system (tear ducts), and surrounding facial structures. Who does it? An is a …
