Why is there such a difference in cost for blepharoplasty?

Free Markets is the answer. It is because the level of expertise of surgeons is different, geographical location is different. You have the luxury to shop around. Be careful however. 'What you pay is what you get' does not apply in all the surgical situations. Some surgeons increase their fees once they get... more

The costs of blepharoplasty can vary depending upon your region and the complexity of the procedure. Typically, the lower eyelid procedure is more expensive than the upper eyelids due to the complexity associated with lower eyelid surgery. Upper eyelids alone can typically be done under local anesthesia only... more

There are always three fees associated with eyelid surgery: There is the surgeon’s fee, operating room fee, and anesthesia fee. The fees can range quite extensively depending on the area of the country, surgeon’s expertise, and whether or not it is being done in an office setting under local... more

Interestingly, some of the people who have paid the most for their blepharoplasty eyelid surgery don't appear as they had surgery at all. And, that's the point, to make the patient look his or her best, but to make the result look natural. I spend a lot of time seeing patients with 'overdone"... more

This question deserves a well thought out answer, because it is not limited to only blepharoplasty.  Each surgeon decides on his prices in his own unique way.  In these economic times, it is important for us all to attempt to get the best possible "deal" for the money we are going to spend... more

Hello There are many factors that go into how much one pays for a blepharoplasty and many of the answers have already gone into them, so I won't repeat them. One final piece of the pie is overhead.  That is, rent in some parts of the country may be twice what they are elsewhere. I know that nurses in... more

There are several reasons that blepharoplasty and plastic surgical fees vary. Sometimes geographical location and large urban areas have higher costs, and these costs are reflected in the fees charged to patients. Sometimes better known doctors want to charge to be on the upper tier of fees. The best... more

Hi!  Of course, I am not saying that you will necessarily get a better result from a more expensive surgeon.  But if people are consistently willing to pay more for someone's work, there is usually a reason.  If a surgeon charges high fees and doesn't get great results, he or she won't be in... more

 Not all eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty surgery is the same.  There are several factors that go into the price for the procedure. The plastic surgeon's experience Location of the procedure, office vs. outpatient facility Type of blepharoplasty Estimated length of the procedure The degree of... more

One of the reasons you may have found a difference in the cost of a Blepharoplasty among different physicians is that there is a difference in Blepharoplasties among different physicians and for different reasons. In its simplest terms, a Blepharoplasty removes excess tissue from the eye. Within that general... more