When choosing a surgeon, it is important to consider the cost of eyelid surgery. One thing to consider is whether a surgeon is specialized in an area or has experience dealing with complicated cases. While price is important, experience should be your top priority when determining which surgeon to use. Also, surgeons who are located in high-cost areas may be able to pass on their costs to patients, making the overall price higher.
Lower blepharoplasty costs
Lower blepharoplasty eyelid surgeries can be very expensive, especially if your insurance does not cover the cost. If the surgery is for vision correction, however, you might be eligible to receive some coverage. You may also use a medical care financing company to pay for the procedure in convenient installments. Your surgeon will be able to help you determine the best financing options.
Most patients will not feel pain following the procedure. It is not very difficult. Some swelling and bruising may occur around the eyelids. However, this will recede in a few weeks. You will also experience a small amount of pain during recovery, but it is generally minimal and can be managed with pain medication. You should be able resume normal activities within a few days after the stitches are removed.
Because eyelid surgery involves delicate procedures, it is crucial that you choose the right plastic surgeon. Select a board certified plastic surgeon that specializes in facial surgery. Dr. Stein performed hundreds upon thousands of lower eyelid surgery. He may also recommend combining blepharoplasty with another treatment to achieve your overall cosmetic goals. Once you have chosen a surgeon for your treatment, he will customize a plan to meet your expectations and budget. He will also provide you with an upfront cost estimate.
Upper Blepharoplasty costs
Upper blepharoplasty is a common cosmetic procedure that offers a natural, fresh look. The procedure is quite simple, but it comes with risks. Post-operative bleeding is a major risk. Some minor bleeding can be managed by applying pressure to the eyelid. However, more severe bleeding may require a return visit to the operating table. In rare cases, bleeding behind the eyeball may require urgent medical attention and certain medications. This condition can cause blindness if left untreated.
The cost for upper blepharoplasty will vary depending upon the country and location, the type and facility that performed it. For a more complex procedure, it may cost as little as $2000 or as high as $5,000.
Canthopexy costs for lateral canthal suspension
Canthopexy (or lateral canthal suspension) is a procedure that can correct lower lid malposition. The procedure costs anywhere from $1500 to $5,000. The cost depends on the location and surgeon. The procedure is highly recommended for anyone with mild to moderately drooping or sagging eyelids.
The procedure will involve removing excess skin and fat from under the eyelid. The doctor will also tighten the muscles of your lower eyelids. This procedure can help with a wide range of aging problems, as well as reduce the chances of post-operative eyelid malposition. Eyelid laxity, if left untreated can cause eyelid dysfunction and lead to poor blinking and ocular surface exposure.
You may combine the surgery with other procedures to correct eyelid asymmetry. The surgeon may combine this procedure with an upper blepharoplasty or a double eyelid procedure to improve symmetry.