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How Much Does Eyelid Surgery Cost?
asked 3 years ago by stelfro in 37716
Latest answer by Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD
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How much does a blepharoplasty cost? Are the prices different for blepharoplasty on the upper eyelids vs. the lower eyelids?
45 answers to How Much Does Eyelid Surgery Cost?
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Blepharoplasty pricing
Plastic surgery pricing vary depending on geographic location and the expertise of the board certified plastic surgeon. The upper blepharoplasty runs between $2000 and $5000, with lower blepharoplasty in the same range.
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Cost of Eyelid Surgery
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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...
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David Alessi, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Cost of eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
The cost of eyelid surgery varies significantly between practitioners and in different anesthetic settings. Upper eyelid surgery may also need to be accompanied by browlift surgery for maximal longevity of results. Most isolated upper eyelid surgery can be treated under local anesthesia, with costs ranging $2000-3000 in our practice. The addition of a browlift would typically require sedation or general anesthesia, with the total costs for both...
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Cost of eyelid surgery in Los Angeles & Bevely Hills
The cost of upper eyelid surgery in los angeles and beverly hills varies significantly depending on who you see. Most Beverly Hills plastic surgeons or facial plastic surgeons charge about $2500 for upper blepharoplasty and $3500 for lower blepharoplasty. The cost of upper and lower eyelid surgery in Los Angeles can vary depending on additional procedures that are being performed at the same time.
S. Sean Younai, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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$2,500 - Upper Eyelids only, $3,000 - Lower Eyelids only, $4,200 - Upper and Lower Eyelids
At my office, our all inclusive price for blepharoplasty on the lower eyelids is $3,000. We charge $2,500 for the upper lids and $4,200 for the upper and lower eyelids if both the upper and lower eyelids are done at the same time. These prices include the anesthesia and operating room fee, as well as post-op appointments.
Usha Rajagopal, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Blepharoplasty cost in Atlanta
At our facility we are having a special on the Blepharoplasty thru March 2012. Upper Blepharoplasty Reg. $3,500.00. Special pricing $1,975.00. Lower Blepharoplasty Reg. $3500.00. Special pricing $2,600.00.
If you do both procedures at the same time the cost Reg. $7,000.00/Special pricing $5,200.00. Only additional cost are prescriptions and lab work if needed.
Make sure to ask these questions when choosing your surgeon for these procedures:
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In our practice we charge 1,800 for upper or lower eyelids
Blepharoplasty is an extremely meticulous procedure. Each individual has a unique structural and anatomical attribute. The goal is to make the eyes look youthful without any sign of surgery.
A significant effort is placed on evaluation and marking prior to surgery.
Amir Moradi, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Costs for Eyelid Surgery
A blepharoplasty is a great way to look fresher, younger, and more awake! Aging eyelids make you look tired and sick, and no one likes to be asked if they are tired or sick. The cost for Upper Blepharoplasty ranges from 2000-2500, and lower blepharoplasty is 3000-3500. This includes anesthesia which is done by board-certified anesthesiologists. The surgery is done in our AAAHC surgical center.
Melanie L. Petro, MD
Alabama Facial Plastic Surgeon
Alabama Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Blepharoplasty costs by a DC oculoplastic surgeon
The cost for an upper or lower blepharoplasty vary by location and practice. In major cities it may be much more than in the middle of nowhere.
I charge 2000 for an upper blepharoplasty and 2500 for a lower blepharoplasty. If a patient is having all four, it is more along the lines of 4000. Now these costs are only my fee. There is a facility fee for the hospital or surgery center and a fee for the anesthesiologist. These also can vary by the specific location and anesthesiologist....
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Chris Thiagarajah, MD
Washington DC Oculoplastic Surgeon
Washington DC Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Cost of Blepharoplasty
Like anything else the cost varies based on the surgeon, the problem being treated, and the technique used to treat it. There is less variability with the upper eyelid. On the lower eyelid, sometimes all that needs to be done is skin removal, sometimes just fat removal, other times, fat addition, and other times all three of those maneuvers. The more complex the needs, and the more skilled the surgeon, the more expensive the procedure. Generally, the cost is anywhere for $2500-4,000 for...
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$3,000 for either or $4,700 for both
Upper or lower blepharoplasty usually costs approximately $3,000. This includes the operating room, the anesthesia cost, and the surgeon’s fee. Upper and lower blepharoplasty costs $4700 and again includes the operating room, anesthesia, and the surgeon’s professional fee for performing the surgery.
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The cost for blepharoplasty will vary from surgeon to surgeon
There are many different techniques available to perform blepharoplasty. More commonly, upper lid blepharoplasty is performed more similarly from surgeon to surgeon. Lower lid blepharoplasty, will vary tremendously.
Some surgeons will only perform a transconjunctival blepharoplasty through the inner lower lid to remove fat, some will only remove a 'pinch' of skin from the outer aspect with or without transconjunctival fat removal or redraping. Some will perform fat contouring and skin/muscle...
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Sanjay Grover MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Blepharoplasty cost varies
Eyelid surgery costs vary termendously depending on what is done. Furthermore, whenever we analyze a body area for repair we must look at the connecting parts.
When it comes to the upper eyelid, we must look at the brow and forehead. Upper lid surgery can address the forehead. When it comes to the lower lid, we must look at the cheeks and midface.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Blepharoplasty costs vary
Blepharoplasty costs vary. The average price for an upper Blepharoplasty under local is $2,500 to $3750 under general anesthesia. The average price for a lower Blepharoplasty is slightly more. The price will also vary based on your geographic location, the skill and experience of the plastic surgeon and his board certification.
Daniel Reichner, MD
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Cost of Eyelid Surgery
In my practice, the upper eyelid blepharoplasty is a fairly standardized surgery if we are not adjusting the lid margin for ptosis. We generally charge about $2400 for the upper lid blepharoplasty. Select patients can be done in office with very little discomfort while others do well with a brief anesthetic depending on the amount of fat recontouring necessary. Anesthesia and Facility fees may apply.
There are no fewer than 4 significant variations that we use for the lower...
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Blepharoplasty/Eyelid Surgery Cost and determining factors
Eyelid Surgery, and by this I mean Blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) prices vary greatly because the procedure itself encompasses a range of techniques that can be performed.RealSelf estimates the price to be around $4300 as of today. The cost in Southern California should range from $3000-$6000 depending on if it is just the upper lids or upper and lower blepharoplasty (quad blepharoplasty). The lower lids unless a "skin pinch" procedure usually takes a bit longer.. My...
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What is the cost of a blepharoplasty?
The cost of a blepharoplasty is variable. Some of the factors that determine the cost include the amount and complexity of the work that needs to be done, the experience level of the surgeon, and the region of the country that you live in.
I charge $2500 for an upper blepharoplasty, $3000 for a lower blepharoplasty, and $4250 for upper and lower blepharoplasty. If a blepharoplasty is combined with additional procedures such as a facelift or brow lift the cost of the blepharoplasty may be...
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How much does eyelid surgery cost?
If surgery is purely cosmetic and if you have upper and lower eyelid surgery, the cost can range from $3000-$6000. However, if the upper eyelids are heavy, they may be covered by insurance. An oculoplastic surgeon or ophthalmologist can asses whether your eyelids are impacting your vision, and can submit the proper documentation to your insurance company for coverage. Lower eyelid surgery is not covered by insurance.
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Blepharoplasty cost (price of eyelid surgery)
Prices in plastic surgery are always dependent on the individual as no two surgeries are the same and therefore prices vary. In the question "how much does a blepharoplasty cost?", the answer would vary based on the surgical needs such as: need for ptosis repair, fat resection, fat addition, canthus repositioning, skin resection, orbital septal repositioning etc. In general lower lids are much more tricky and more expensive than upper lids. At my practice we give...
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Cost of eyelid surgery
This varies from office to office. It can range from $2,800 to $4,500. Here's a breakdown:
Upper eyelid surgery or blepharolplasty is $2,800 to $3,300. If you're going to have anesthesia (which you really don't need) you may be adding another $1,000.
Lower eyelid surgery can be much more variable:
Lower eyelid surgery is around $3,000+ for skin only. About $3,500+ for skin and fat. When I'm performing fat relocation into the hollows...
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Blepharoplasty pricing
Eyelid surgery pricing will vary based on geographic location, experience level of the surgeon, credentials of the surgeon, type of anesthesia used and whether it will be performed in an outpatient or office based setting. Generally, upper lid blepharoplasty is the simpler, shorter and less expensive procedure and may be performed with oral sedation alone. The fees for this could start as low as $2500. The lower lids start at $4000 and require intravenous sedation in most cases. Four lid...
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Cost for eyelid surgery
You will find many different answers depending on who your ask. Cost will vary depending on many factors.... first of all it differs depending on if a board certified plastic surgeon is performing the surgery or not. Also, if the surgery is performed in a hospital based operating room vs. an office setting, if a board certified anesthesiologist is involved vs. a nurse (or sometimes performing procedures under local anesthesia), etc. Please be careful when doing your...
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Cost for eyelid surgery
Costs vary widely in different geographic regions, between different specialities, and between individual physicians. A patient's individual anatomy also factor into the equation. Anyone contemplating eyelid surgery really should see an oculo-facial surgeon as these specialists have the greatest expertise with this procedure. In my area of Florida, expect to pay $2000-$6500 for eyelid surgery and an additional $2000-$3000 if a browlift is added, inclusive of all costs.
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Price for cosmetic blepharoplasty varies
The price for upper eyelid and lower eyelid blepharoplasty varies geographically and among practitioners.
In my practice, the typical cost for a cosmetic upper eyelid blepharoplasty alone is roughly $2500. The cost for a cosmetic lower eyelid blepharoplasty alone is roughly $2500 as well. If you combined the two procedures, the cost would be roughly $3200.
We have two operating rooms in our office and use light sedation (twilight anesthesia) which we do not charge extra for...
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Blepharoplasty cost variable
Eyelid surgery cost varies with the number of eyelids being operated upon and the amount of skin and fat that needs to be removed. It also varies with the region of the country and from city to city. It also varies depending on whether the surgery is done in a hospital setting, outpatient surgery center, or the doctor's office. It is best to call the individual doctor's office to inquire about how it is done and the fees. Often a free consultation is...
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Blepharoplasty cost
Yes, the costs are different if you have just the upper and / or the lower eyelids done. The costs are usually around $2500 for the lower eyelids and about $4000 for the upper eyelids.
Bivik Rajnikant Shah, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon
Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Costs of Blepharoplasty
The surgical fees for blepharoplasty will vary by the geographic area and can vary some for each patient. Our average surgical fees for a bilateral upper blepharoplasty is $2000-2400 and the average surgical fee is @2000-2400 for a bilateral lower blepharoplsty. A bilateral upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty averages $4000-4400. We typically perform eyelid surgery in our fully accredited operating room in our office under "twilight" anesthesia which adds...
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Michael Vincent, MD
Rockville Plastic Surgeon
Rockville Plastic Surgeon
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The cost of eye lid surgery - blepharoplasty
Each area of the U.S. differs in price. Major metropolitan areas tend to be more than their surrounding suburban areas. Shop around. In Southern California, blepharoplasty (upper and lower ) costs between $4500 and $5000. This fee should include surgeon's fee, OR, and anesthesia.
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Our current price for upper eyelid surgery is $3,600, for lower eyelid surgery is $3,850
Our current price for upper eyelid surgery is $3,600, for lower eyelid surgery is $3,850, and for upper & lower surgery together is $5,400. These prices include: anesthesia, operating room fee, surgeon’s fee, and all post-op appointments.
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Blepharoplasty cost
Upper blepharoplasty under local anesthesia should run between $1500--3000 Lower blepharoplasty under local anesthesia should run between $2000--4000. A combined proceedure should be between $3500--6500 .......add another $1500--2500 for IV sedation or other anesthesia if an anesthiologist is present
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Cost of blepharoplasty.
Typically an upper lid bleph will cost about $2500 for a surgeons fee and an additional fee for anesthesia and the facility and staff. The lower lids are generally more expensive because the operation is exceedingly more complex and risks of complications is greater. They generally cost $3000+ for the surgeon and then add on the other fees. Frequently upper and lower lids are performed st the same time and a discount is given for doing them at the same time.
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Talmage J. Raine, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Blepharoplasty Costs
There are many factors in seeking out how much a blepharoplasty costs. Many colleagues in a given geographic area seem to have similar pricing with a nominal difference based on expertise. As with any surgery, it is better to seek someone who is well regarded in the procedure and works on an area frequently. Factors which can alter price:
In office versus in a surgery center- Many surgeons experienced in local anesthesia may be able to perform the procedure in...
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Anil R. Shah, MD
Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Cost of Eyelid Surgery / Blepharoplasty
The cost of eyelid surgeru or blepharoplasty can vary according to the region you live in and the extent of work involved. We create personalized surgical plans for patients and do not perform the same operation for all patients, because each person's anatomy and desires varies. The surgeon cost for upper lid blepharoplasty begins at $1500 and lower lid blepharoplasty at $2300. To learn more about the surgery visit our site below. Patients can discuss whether they prefer local or...
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Ankit Desai, MD
Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon
Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon
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Blepharoplasty cost
The price for blepharoplasty will vary depending on location and surgeon. In the New York/ New jersey area the price could vary between $5000-$7000 for all four lids. There may also be an additional cost for the operating room and anesthesiologist. It would be half that if one does just lowers or uppers.
David Freilich, MD
Englewood Oculoplastic Surgeon
Englewood Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Blepharoplasty costs vary depending upon your location
Blepharoplasty costs can vary greatly depending upon your location. The major centers like New York, Chicago, Miami, San Francisco, Beverly Hills will certainly cost more. In our area of Jacksonville, Florida our fees are about 1800 for uppers and 2300 for lowers with a 750 anesthesia fee and our facility fee is 1000 dollars for a total of 5850. It costs less to do the procedures under IV sedation or local anesthesia depending upon your individual needs. I hope this helps
Scott Trimas, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Blepharoplasty cost
In New York City, the surgeon's fee for upper blepharoplasty can vary from $2500 to $4000. The fee for lower blepharoplasty is slightly higher. The costs for the anesthesiologist and surgical facility can be additional unless the procedure is performed under local anesthesia in a surgeon's office. Most surgeons offer a discount when both the upper and lower eyelids are treated at the same time.
Maurice M. Khosh, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Cost of Blepharoplasty
A lot of variability because as many have said it depends on the procedure, whether you do it under local or with anesthesia or in the lower eyelids are you adding fat or repositioning the fat or in some cases removing fat. Also in the upper eyelids one an release the periosteum at the brow, etc.
Cynthia Boxrud, MD
Santa Monica Oculoplastic Surgeon
Santa Monica Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Eyelids surgery cost
Eyes come in all shapes and sizes and vary in there anatomy between races and ethnicities. But bottom line is, yes different operations are performed on upper versus lower lids....and different operations/techniques are used for different anatomic variants. Skin excess leads to skin excision and therefore a scar on the outside; while bulging fatty tissue can be treated with either internal scars. Different surgical options entail different anethesia and equipment options, all of which...
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John Philip Connors III, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Prices for blepharoplasty varies.
The price for eyelid lifts definitely vary per surgeon and per area (upper versus lower lids). Also, the requirement of anesthesia versus doing the procedure under local will affect cost. If anesthesia is used, there will be a fee for this. Different surgeons have different costs as well and some may vary cost based on the degree of correction necessary.
David Rankin, MD
Jupiter Plastic Surgeon
Jupiter Plastic Surgeon
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Blepharoplasty price varies
There is a wide variation of the costs of upper and lower eyelid surgery. The costs involved:
1. Surgeons fee: doing upper and lowers will run more than doing uppers or lowers alone. Average around 4-4,500 for all four lids.
2. Facility fee: again this varies, but you can expect that the operating room runs about 500-600 an hour.
3. Anesthesia fee: also varies, but expect about 400-500 an hour. Sometimes if you only get upper or lowers done alone, the procedure can be done under...
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Leonard Lu, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Blepharoplasty Cost will vary.
The cost of blepharoplasty varies. Upper eyelid blepharoplasty usually requires less work versus the lower eyelids- thecost of upper eyelid surgery should be less versus lower eyelid surgery.
Most of the time removal of excess skin and fat from the lower eyelid requires tightening, a canthopexy, to reduce the chance of a malpositioned lower eyelid after surgery. In some instances only fat removal is necessary- reduicng the surgeon's fee.
Sometimes fat grafting, the addition of fat to the...
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Adam J. Cohen, MD
Skokie Oculoplastic Surgeon
Skokie Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Prices for blepharoplasty can be deceiving
Of all the procedures that you can undertake with a plastic surgeon, the lower eyelids are the riskiest. It is for this reason that eyelid procedures should be performed by those with lots of experience. You will find that the cost is often not related to skill levels.
Many doctors elevate their prices to make them appear more skilled - the emperors new robe. Talk to the doctors - talk to their patients - you will certainly be able to find a good doctor within the average price range.
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Robert M. Freund, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
New York Plastic Surgeon
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A wide variation in blepharoplasty cost exists
Stelfro,
Pricing on blepharoplasty surgery will vary widely depending on many factors. The location of the surgeon, the surgeon's expertise, the surgeon's specialty (may be performed by plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, other cosmetic surgeons), the amount of work that needs to be done, can all affect the price.
Generally, most surgeons price upper and lower eyelids similarly and a discount is usually built in for doing both at the same time.
A range for...
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Upper and lower eyelid costs are different
The average cost a Blepharoplasty is around $3000-4000 for the surgeon's fee. This is for a eyelid lift on both sides, top and bottom lids. When only the upper lid is done, the cost is between $1500 and $2000. For the lower lids, it ranges from $1300-1800.
This does not include the cost of anesthesia or facility charges. This can add approximately $1500 to the total cost. This fee may be included in a total charge if the Plastic Surgeon has their own surgical facility in their office. ...
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David A. Dreyfuss, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Blepharoplasty cost will vary
Cost will vary based on whether upper lids are being done, lower lids are being done, both are being done, and exactly what technique needs to be used. There are many different types of eyelifts just as there are many different types of breast lifts. Depending on how many hours the surgery will take, OR and anesthesia costs will vary.
Costs furthermore vary from region to region throughout the country. Your best bet is to go see a plastic surgeon, find out what procedure will work best,...
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