To perform upper blepharoplasty, Dr. Hung will make an incision along the crease of the upper eyelid. By making the incision here, the resulting scar will be invisible when the eyes are open. Pockets of fat in the upper eyelid are either removed or repositioned so that the area will lay flatter.

Patients who have undergone upper lid surgery will usually be able to go back after 7-10 days. The recovery time is a little longer for lower lid surgery, with time off work increasing to 10-14 days.

Upper eyelid surgery prices can vary significantly from patient to patient. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost of the procedure was $3,163 in 2018 nationwide. However, some procedures can cost as low as $2,000 and go upwards of $7,000 or more.

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.

When performed solely for cosmetic reasons, eyelid surgery is considered to be elective and therefore cannot be covered by medical insurance. Eyelid surgery can be covered by medical insurance if it is deemed medically necessary.

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.

Do not drive until you have stopped taking pain medication and no longer have blurry vision. Make sure that you can safely and comfortably drive a car. This is usually about 5 to 10 days after surgery. It’s important to get quiet, peaceful rest during the first 3 to 4 days after your surgery.

Best type of surgeon to perform upper/lower blepharoplasty. Facial plastic surgeons, plastic surgeons, and oculoplastic surgeons are all well qualified to perform upper and lower blepharoplasty. If you have a rapport with your surgeon and they have nice results, you should not get hung up on the subspecialty.

As with any surgery, there are potential risks and complications of blepharoplasty. The major risks include infection, bleeding, scarring, inability to close the eyes, dry eye, abnormal eyelid position, double vision, and loss of vision.

Patients usually have a short recovery time after blepharoplasty. Although bruising and swelling is usually worse on the day after surgery, they quickly begin to disappear. During the first 48 hours, the use of cool compresses can greatly reduce bruising and swelling around the eyes and face.

Complications of blepharoplasty can be minor or serious. Bruising will be experienced by every blepharoplasty patient, Complications includes bleeding, infection, uneven scarring, dry eyes, allergic reactions, blindness, double vision, swelling, black eyes, uneven results, inability to completely close the eyes and more.