LaFace by Laura Phan MD
20398 Blauer Drive
Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408) 502-5000
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
What are the different ways Ptosis Repair "Fails"? Ptosis repair is surgery to lift a droopy upper eyelid by tightening the muscle(s) responsible for lid elevation. When repair works well, the eyelid opens wider. The eyes look more balanced, and peripheral vision from lid obstruction improves. Like any surgery, the result is not 100% predictable …
Are all blepharoplasties the same? Short answer is... No. All blepharoplasties involve skin removal from the upper and/or lower eyelids. However, not all blepharoplasties are the same. The right approach depends on what is causing the heavy, tired, or aged appearance around the eyes. Upper and lower blepharoplasty are different Upper blepharoplasty addresses excess upper …
Many patients say they never want Botox again because they feel their eyelids looked heavier or droopier after treatment. That experience is real, but the explanation is often misunderstood and more complex than Botox alone. In most cases, Botox is not actually creating a new eyelid problem. Instead, it may be revealing an underlying brow …
What is brow ptosis? The eyes may be the focal point of the face, but the brows play an equally important role in how rested, youthful, and open the upper face appears. When the brows begin to descend, they can create heaviness of the upper eyelids, contribute to hooding, and make the eyes look tired …
Deep Dive Into 'Ptosis' Blepharoptosis, often shortened to ptosis (pronounced toe-sis), means droopy upper eyelid. Ptosis occurs when the muscles that lift the eyelid do not contract strongly enough, or when their tendons stretch over time, and lose the ability to lift the eyelid effectively. As a result, the eyelid margin—the edge where the lashes arise—sits lower …
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 …
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 …
