Have you been considering eyelid surgery but feared it was not affordable or just completely out of your budget? Eyelid surgery can help repair droopy eyelids and remove excess skin, muscle or fat from the eyelids. If you crave a more youthful, vibrant appearance, this surgery could help. But eyelid surgery is not purely cosmetic. There are times when it’s functional and necessary for medical or vision-related reasons.
The procedure has become more popular in recent times and is known as blepharoplasty in medical parlance. While many would love to have the procedure, many patients are uncertain about the cost of eyelid surgery as well as the cost of possible post-operative treatments. This guide will help you gain better insight into the costs of the procedure itself and any additional expenses that may occur.
What Does Eyelid Surgery Cost?
On average, eyelid surgery costs around $3,000, without factoring in anesthesia, medication and the costs of the operating room facility. The cost can vary depending on where you’re having it done, the surgeon performing the procedure, as well as the extent of the surgery you need.
Taking all of these into account, eyelid surgery cost in 2020 can be as low as $2,000 to more than $5,000 depending on how complicated your procedure may be. Simpler procedures such as those that address the upper eyelids without removing fat will be far less expensive than working on all four top and bottom eyelids or removing protruding fat, which is far more complicated.
Other Cost Considerations
Even then, the figures quoted here are still estimates of the surgeon’s fees only. Other charges, such as the fee for an in-office operating suite or an ambulatory surgery facility, may cost an additional $800 to $2,000. However, the major cost of the procedure may be covered by Medicare or your private health insurance if it is functional rather than cosmetic. In this case, you’ll need to seek the authorization of your insurance company before the procedure.
Overall, the procedure is considered very cost-effective, whether you’re getting it for functional or cosmetic reasons. Dr. Mayli Davis can help you get the best of blepharoplasty. If you’re considering this procedure, contact the team at Advanced Eyelid Surgery Center at 817-778-4444 to get started.
