How do I know if I need blepharoplasty?

Puffiness or bags under the eyes. Excess skin or fine wrinkles on the lower eyelid. Drooping skin on the lower eyelids. Sagging skin that disturbs the natural contour of the upper eyelid, sometimes impairing vision.

How do you qualify for blepharoplasty?

A minimum 12 degree OR 30 percent loss of upper field of vision with upper lid skin and/ or upper lid margin in repose and elevated (by taping of the lid) to demonstrate potential correction by the proposed procedure or procedures is required.

Does upper eyelid surgery make you look younger?

An eyelid lift can produce significant results by tightening the skin around the eyes, removing wrinkles or puffiness, and providing a younger appearance.

What can go wrong with blepharoplasty?

Possible risks of eyelid surgery include: Infection and bleeding. Dry, irritated eyes. Difficulty closing your eyes or other eyelid problems.

Does blepharoplasty make you look younger?

How blepharoplasty makes you look younger. By removing the excess fat, stretched out skin, and lax muscles above and below your eyes, blepharoplasty turns back the clock and helps you reclaim your youthful look.

Are you awake during blepharoplasty?

Upper eyelid surgery only requires local anesthesia, so the patient can remain awake during this surgery. The eyelid skin is anesthetized with local anesthesia, so the procedure is quite comfortable. Patients can also choose light general anesthesia.

What is the average cost for blepharoplasty?

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons estimates blepharoplasty – eyelid surgery to remove excess skin and fat – will cost $3,026 on average. Keep in mind there are other fees besides the basic “sticker price.” These additional fees include the operating room charge, anesthesia, and other medical necessities.

Does insurance cover blepharoplasty?

In general, insurance companies will cover blepharoplasty or ptosis repair if the eyelids cause a “visually significant” obstruction of the upper visual field that “affects activities of daily living”.