Santa Barbara Eyelid Surgery doctors
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Brent Moelleken, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
120 S Spalding Dr Suite 110, Beverly Hills |
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105 answers |
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Michael Sundine, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
1640 Newport Blvd #450, Costa Mesa |
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David Alessi, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
8670 Wilshire Boulevard. Suite 200, Beverly Hills |
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Adam David Lowenstein, MD
Santa Barbara Plastic Surgeon
1110 Coast Village Circle, Santa Barbara |
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Douglas J. Mackenzie, MD
Santa Barbara Plastic Surgeon
225 W Pueblo St Suite A, Santa Barbara |
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Recent Answers
How much does a blepharoplasty cost? Are the prices different for blepharoplasty on the upper eyelids vs. the lower eyelids?
We perform Upper Eyelid Surgery in our office setting for $2,300. This wonderful procedure can make such a difference in a person's appearance with little downtime. Rejuvenating the eye area can instantly create a more youthful appearance. The lower eyelids are generally performed in our operating room with a light sedation. The cost for lower lids is approximately $3,500. Surgery on the upper and lower lids at the same time costs approximately $5,000.
Is there a recommended diet, cream, vitamin and/or medication that could be taken before and after eyelid surgery to make the healing process efficient and quick?
There are a few things we can suggest to speed up the healing time after having eyelid surgery. Taking Bromelain a few days before and few days after surgery can sometimes help to prevent bruising and swelling. We also suggest that patients do not lay flat for at least 2 weeks. Elevate your head when in bed with a couple of pillows. We suggest no heavy lifting, vacuuming or bending over from the waist. These movements increase your blood pressure and in-turn can promote bleeding.
I got a blepharoplasty three weeks ago and one of my lower eyelids is drooping. I am 58 yrs old and in good health. I am putting ointment in my eye and taping it into place every night and massaging it several times per day. After the first week, the eyelid came up a bit but no progress has been made in the last two weeks. My surgeon says she can put a stitch in the corner of my eye to pull the lid up if it does not improve. Is this the best way to fix it? How long should i wait?
After a blepharoplasty, the lower eyelids can droop, hopefully temporarily. Massage and conservative management usually improve things. If not, very specific procedures will be required to improve the condition. It is best at that point to consult a board certified plastic surgeon or oculoplastic surgeon with an interest in the midface.
One of the criticisms of a conventional lower eyelid blepharoplasty (subciliary without support) is that the eyes can round or pull down at the corners, producing a staring, surprised or sad appearance.
For this reason, we do not perform the pinch technique or conventional blepharoplasties on patients. Ever.
Below are references some articles and chapters we have written on this topic.
