To become a new patient of Dr. Pan, please call:
Deborah Pan, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Connecticut
Philosophy
Dr. Pan’s philosophy centers on restoring or improving one’s natural appearance, rather than drastic alteration. Through education and instruction, she demonstrates to her patients why she advises certain interventions and the logic behind her thought process. That way, her patients fully understand the recommended procedures.
Dr. Pan is also a staunch advocate of preventative treatments to combat aging. She feels this is the cornerstone of her anti-aging philosophy: “age gracefully, but not without a fight.”
In addition to providing excellent surgical care, Dr. Pan also feels it is important to research and provide the latest non-invasive aesthetic technologies at ESANA.
Dr. Pan specializes in the following surgical procedures
- Breast Implants/Augmentation
- Breast Lift
- Breast Lift with Implants
- Breast Reduction
- Brachioplasty/Arm Lift
- Tummy Tucks/Abdominoplasty
- Mommy Makeovers
- Labiaplasty
- Upper Blepharoplasty/Eyelid Lift
Dr. Pan specializes in the following non-invasive treatments
- Ultherapy
- Kybella
- CoolSculpting
- Vaginal Rejuvenation
- Morpheus8
- Deep Chemical Peel/
Croton Oil Phenol Peel
- Botox Injectables
- Dysport Injectables
- Juvederm Injectables
- Restylane Injectables
- Sculptra
To get started, schedule a consultation with Dr. Pan
Biography:
Dr. Deborah Pan is a board-certified female plastic surgeon serving all of greater New Haven and Fairfield counties and has patients from as far away as New York City to the Boston area. She completed her higher education at the finest institutions, graduating as valedictorian of her high school and going on to attend Harvard University, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and then completed her general surgery and plastic surgery training at Yale University. Since finishing her training, she has dedicated herself to serving the Connecticut population. She founded ESANA Plastic Surgery Center & MedSpa in 2006, three years after starting her practice in New Haven.
As the first female plastic surgeon in New Haven, her practice and reputation quickly grew for her outstanding work in breast reconstruction as well as cosmetic surgery of the breast, body, and face. She has won the New Haven Advocate’s Readers’ Poll for Best Cosmetic Surgeon numerous times, and ESANA has also won multiple awards from Connecticut Magazine, New Haven Living Magazine, and the New Haven Advocate. In the past she has also appeared as a guest on WTNH’s Connecticut Style, as well as being interviewed by local publications for her opinions on the latest in plastic and reconstructive surgery topics.
Dr. Pan’s interests outside of work include worldwide travel and food. Having been athletic all her life she tries to maintain a balance of healthy living and work responsibilities and can often be found participating in yoga, Pilates, tennis, golf, skiing and paddle boarding.
Charitable Work:
Since her formative residency years, Dr. Pan has donated her time and efforts to providing plastic surgery to those in need, travelling to such remotely underserved countries including Morocco, Thailand, Colombia, and several times to the Philippines. While there, she performed repairs of cleft lips, burn traumas, and birth defects.
For her repeated medical missions, Dr. Pan was awarded the Philippine American Association of Connecticut Service Award “for her untiring and continued support to improve the quality of life of indigent Filipinos” in 2010. She can also be found sponsoring charitable events around the greater New Haven area.
Dr. Deborah Pan: Patient Testimonials
Beth Claire
Oct 20, 2019
The team at Esana is incredible! Dr. Pan is compassionate, professional, knowledgeable and makes you feel totally at ease. She also does beautiful work and is an incredibly skilled surgeon. I felt comfortable with her from the first day and always felt like I could ask questions, whether it was on the phone or in the office. And the estheticians are all just as wonderful! I can’t imagine going anywhere else!
jrato
Jul 26, 2018
Dr. Pan is professional, intelligent, and compassionate with excellent bedside manner. She was very honest and encouraging with my surgical concerns. I’m extremely happy with my results! I was able to breastfeed 15 months after my surgery, and my breasts returned to their post-surgical size when I stopped breastfeeding. I’m also pleased with the shape, size and density of my breast thanks to Dr. Pan.
Glynis R.
Apr 16, 2022
I would strongly recommend the team at Esana to take care of any if your plastic surgery needs. I had a complicated case. Nevertheless, Dr. Pan and her team provided excellent service and care. I was well informed and cared for at each step of the process, especially throughout my post operative care. My results were better than anticipated. My surgery provided the jump start I needed for overall health improvement. I’m grateful to have found Dr. Pan.
Anonymous
Nov 17, 2014
Karen S.
Mar 6, 2021
As always, Dr. Deborah Pan, is professional, skilled, warm and concerned about my well-being. I go to her primarily for Ultherapy procedures, which I use to help lift my chin area. I’m 65 and people tell me I don’t look my age — so it’s working! I feel that I am in good hands, and I trust her completely.
Anonymous
Nov 6, 2014
Dr. Pan is very easy to work with as well as the people in her office.
Lori Long
Nov 21, 2021
I went to Esana to meet with Dr. Pan after we had an online consultation. I researched many plastic surgeons in CT/NY prior. She went over all of my options that would be best for me. I followed her suggestions for my body type and the look I was trying to achieve. She made me feel 100% confident she was the surgeon for me. I am only about a week out and the whole process and recovery has been amazing. Everyone is different recovery wise, but I have to say I feel amazing already and I’m loving the results I’m seeing. Alyssa her PA is also amazing caring and attentive. Susan in the office was very responsive anytime I had questions. The whole team has made this process so easy. I would recommend Dr. Pan and her team to anyone. She it truly talented and has the best team working with her.
Fitmama123
Feb 1, 2021
I finally decided to have boobs : ) always wanted them, but was scared of: 1. Surgery, 2. Possible Side effects, 3. Complications.
But… I decided to take the risk. I’ve had two kids, breastfed them both total of 3,5 years (but I was always flat chested)
My height 5’2″
Breast size 30/32 AA – A
Breast width: 11,5-12
I’m choosing mentor moderate profile plus 225 or 250cc will make final decision of the day of surgery which is tomorrow!
I chose Dr Deborah Pan. She’s amazing, warm, easygoing, knowledgeable. I felt like I could talk to her about everything. She introduced me to subfascial breast argumentation, I did my research on it (read medical journals, not a lot of doctors in the US perform them) and it is the best way to go for someone like me- personal trainer, who loves active lifestyle and weight lifting.
Updated on 3 Feb 2021:
I was so nervous!!! But an entire team was amazing. Everyone put me at ease. I told dr Pan to pick size on the operating table either 225c or 250cc whatever will look best and most natural on me 🙂
She did 225cc!!! I literally just got back home 🙂 I will see them for the first time in two days. Post op is on Thursday
Updated on 3 Feb 2021:
Feeling great. Resting. Dr Pan did subfascial augmentation. Which means I’m not in crazy amount of pain. I’m only taking Tylenol for pain managment. The most challenging thing is sleeping on my back 🙂
Updated on 4 Feb 2021:
Bandages are off. Feeling so much better! 225cc everything looks good
Updated on 21 Feb 2021:
This is what they look like when I’m flexing my chest muscles (under fascia placement) and how firm they still are at week 3. But they are getting softer every single day and I feel the difference.
Updated on 16 Mar 2021:
I’m really happy with my results. They feel comfy, soft, I like the way they look. I’m working out a little, stretching my chest muscles daily. I love my progress
Patricia P.
Dec 22, 2025
I cannot recommend Dr Pan highly enough for breast surgery, mastopexy, to be specific. Not only has it completely solved the problem of my shoulder and neck strain but the physical results are better than I hoped for. I lost no sensation anywhere and there is minimal scarring after only a few months.
Marissa Hodges
Aug 11, 2019
Dr. Pan made me feel very comfortable from start to finish her skills are amazing. I am so happy with my results. I highly recommend Esana Spa to all.