Alternative Financing for Blepharoplasty?

asked 2 years ago by haleybopsmawmaw in 28090
Latest answer by Scott Trimas, MD
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Tags: eyelids, eyelashes, financing, insurance

What if my insurance company states they do not cover Blepharoplasty? My eyelids droop over eyelashes, one lower than the other. On the lower side, I often have a headache in the brow area. I tried over a year ago, but was told my insurance plan didn't cover it. Do I have recourse?

4 answers to Alternative Financing for Blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty can affect the visual fields

Heavy upper eyelid skin that rests on the lashes can affect your peripheral vision; however, you will usually have to have visual field testing to prove that to be the case. Furthermore, most insurance companies require at least a 35% deficit to consider it medically necessary. You can always appeal the decision to your insurance company or you can pay to have the procedure done for aesthetic reasons which usually ranges from 1800 to 2500 dollars depending upon your area of the country.... more

Scott Trimas, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Pay for Blepharoplasty

Sometimes after 1 year or more things may have worsened and it may be worth rechecking with the insurance company. You always have the option for an appeal. However many consider this cosmetic and nothing is covered. You can always finance with a credit card. In my office we offer care credit which has zero % down and no interest if paid off in so many months. Good luck.

Janet M. Neigel, MD
West Orange Oculoplastic Surgeon

Blepharoplasty

The way to pay for a blepharoplasty is usually done out of pocket ( self-pay). Insurance companies should not cover a blepharoplasty for cosmetic reasons.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon