How Much Would an In-office Upper Eyelid Procedure Cost?

Question

I am a 55 year old female and my upper eyelids seem to have disappeared!  I am considering the procedure as an in-office one in order to save on op room cost.  Can you offer any type of price range in Boston and advice?  Thanks!

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD · Answer

My charge for upper blepharoplasty under local anesthesia is $2500. My patients spend approximately 2 hours at our center which includes the surgery and the period of post operative recovery with icing of the eyelids before going home. Local anesthesia is a safe and effective way to perform upper blepharoplasty and has been my preferred method for years.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Pricing varies greatly depending on the surgeon and city in which they operate, as well as other factors. It's better to first find out which surgeon you'd like to have perform your surgery, then ask how much they charge. This way quality is your governing factor. In Toronto, blepharoplasty can range from $4500 to $7000, with the lower range referring to the upper or lower eyelids only.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

You should be bake to gave the upper lids done in an outpatient plastic surgeon's office under local anesthesia.  I charge about $2500 out the door.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Eyelid Surgery, and by this I mean Blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) prices vary greatly because the procedure itself encompasses a range of experience of the surgeons involved and the complexity of the procedure..RealSelf estimates the price to be around $4300 as of today. The cost in Southern California should range from $3000-$5000 depending on if it is just the upper lid removal of excess skin or will also correct a weak eye muscle (ptosis surgery or levator repair).. My recommendation is to first find qualified surgeons   that are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or board certified Oculoplastic surgeon you trust, then compare prices between them. Factors that influence the price include:

	 

	1. Location - Is the doctor's office a medicare approved center (will cost more to use) vs just his office

	2. Type of Anesthesia - local, IV sedation or General Anesthesia? Will a board certified anesthesiologist or a nurse anesthetist be used, or an RN?
	    
	3. Experience and training of your surgeon. The best trained (and longest) would be a surgeon board  certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and some fellowship trained oculoplastic surgeons.
	   
	4. Length and Complexity of Surgery - Skin only removal or also the fat pads. Will a procedure need to be done to correct muscle weakness (ptosis repair)

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

I charge $2500.00. I am in an affluent area similar to Boston suburbs.
The average in Boston can be from $2000 to $5000. There is a huge variation but all physicians have their own reasons for the prices they offer.
Regards.

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi Sunset,
Upper eye lid surgery in the office under local anesthesia saves patients the cost of the operating room and anesthesiology fees.  Depending on the surgeon and the geographic location, the cost is 30 to 50% less than the cost of the procedure in an operating room under anesthesia.
  It is an excellent in office procedure that is very well tolerated.  The hour procedure takes years off of one's appearance.  The sutures are removed at 4 to 5 days following the surgery, and the scars are placed to be hidden in the natural skin crease of your upper eye lid.
Choose your eye lid surgeon carefully.
Good luck and be well.
Dr. P

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS · Answer

Blepharoplasty pricing vary depending on geographic location and the cost structure of the surgeon. Expensive areas such as London, New York or Los Angeles or areas with fewer board certified plastic surgeons will have higher prices than South Florida. We charge starting at $2000 for Upper Blepharoplasty. Lower Blepharoplasty starts at $2000. Because of the lower costs in South Florida and many surgeons with high standards, patients will come from throughout the country and world for surgery. You should consult with surgeons who own his or her own nationally accredited surgery center for the highest standard of care and for cost containment.Consult with 3 experienced and expert board certified plastic surgeons to understand your options.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

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 (sounds like you are steering toward the office setting under local anesthesia).  Please be careful when doing your research to make sure your surgeon is properly trained and has experience in this procedure.

	This can range around $2000-$2500 for the procedure being performed in an office setting under local anesthesia.
	I hope this helps.

Daniel J. Ritacca, MD · Answer

Good Afternoon,

	I perform upper and lower blepharoplastys in my office quite often.  Depending upon the situation, upper eyelid surgery can be done under local anesthesia.  I offer free consultations.  Prices begin at $2500 and increase from there.  I am located in the suburbs of Chicago.

	Dr. Ritacca

Chris Thiagarajah, MD · Answer

I perform the surgery in my office and it is in the 2000 dollar range depending on what is being done. I would say it depends on the overhead in the area that it is being done. Boston vs NYC vs Idaho.