LaFace by Laura Phan MD
20398 Blauer Drive
Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408) 502-5000
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Hello, bright eyes! If you are looking to lift heavy upper eyelids or smooth under-eye bags, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) at our Saratoga, California, practice can help. With her extensive training and experience as an oculoplastic surgeon, Dr. Laura Phan restores a refreshed, vibrant appearance for women and men undergoing blepharoplasty.
Blepharoplasty addresses changes around the eyes that may leave you looking tired, aged, or less alert than you feel. You may be a good candidate if you experience any of the following:
When performed by an experienced surgeon, blepharoplasty can provide both cosmetic and functional benefits, from restoring a more alert, youthful look to relieving vision issues caused by drooping lids.
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Depending on your concerns, you may be a candidate for one or more types of eyelid surgery:
Upper Blepharoplasty – Revive tired, hooded eyes. Incisions are hidden in the natural eyelid crease, allowing Dr. Phan to reposition sagging tissue and remove the excess.
Lower Blepharoplasty – Smooth under eye bags and hollows. Dr. Phan uses tiny incisions along the lash line or inside the lower lid to adjust skin and fat.
Double Eyelid Surgery – Create a natural-looking eyelid crease. Dr. Phan performs double eyelid surgery, or Asian blepharoplasty, for patients looking to address a monolid.
Quad Blepharoplasty – Rejuvenate the entire eye area. Dr. Phan treats all 4 eyelids for the most comprehensive improvement.
Ptosis Repair – Make the eyes appear larger. Dr. Phan tightens lax muscles during ptosis repair, giving the upper eyelid more strength to open the eyes wider. This procedure can be done during a blepharoplasty or on its own.
Dr. Phan typically performs blepharoplasty as an outpatient, in-office procedure with local anesthesia or sedation. She uses tiny, precise incisions to make the desired adjustments, from tightening lax muscles, excising redundant skin, removing fat, and repositioning the tissues for a more youthful, rested look. The specific technique she uses will depend on your unique surgical plan.
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.
The recovery after eyelid surgery often depends on whether you have upper or lower eyelid surgery, or both. We provide detailed postoperative instructions to help you recover as quickly and comfortably as possible.
Here is what you can expect after your eyelid surgery:
Blepharoplasty results often last 10 years or more, giving you a refreshed look that ages naturally with you. Although surgery can significantly rejuvenate the face, Dr. Phan firmly believes that the best, most long-lasting results require consistent maintenance with physician-directed treatments.
Following Dr. Phan’s recovery instructions and protecting your eyes from the sun is important. Staying well-hydrated, getting adequate sleep, and maintaining healthy lifestyle habits also help preserve your outcome. With proper care, you can enjoy brighter, more youthful eyes for many years.
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. PhanTo achieve the best results, Dr. Phan may recommend combining your blepharoplasty with a brow lift and/or ptosis repair for full upper-face rejuvenation. Your personalized treatment plan may also include other aesthetic treatments staged over time, such as:
Dr. Phan discusses your options during the consultation and creates a customized treatment plan after listening to your cosmetic goals.
Most patients can start wearing makeup again about 1 to 2 weeks after eyelid surgery, but the timing depends on how healing progresses.
Blepharoplasty results are considered long-lasting, but the longevity depends on whether it’s the upper or lower eyelids. Upper eyelid surgery results typically last for 10 to 15 years. Results following lower eyelid surgery are often permanent, although the skin continues aging.
Yes, AccuTite is an effective, nonsurgical treatment for mild skin laxity in the lower eyelid. AccuTite uses heat from radiofrequency energy to tighten skin and reduce under eye fat.
Upper eyelid surgery removes excess skin, muscle, and sometimes fat from the upper eyelids. Incisions are made in the eyelid’s natural fold. Lower eyelid surgery removes or repositions fat and tightens skin beneath the eyes. Incisions can be made either externally along the lash line or inside the lower lid (transconjunctival).
Dr. Phan will work closely with you to determine a plan of action. You will always get her honest, professional expertise, but the decision to pursue surgery (or other modalities) is entirely your own. Please request a consultation or call LaFace by Laura Phan MD at (408) 502-5000 to get started on your path to rejuvenation. Patients considering eyelid surgery in Los Gatos, Cupertino, San Jose, and throughout the Bay Area choose Dr. Phan.
