I've just had two separate reconstructive surgeries for eyelid retraction. My 1st surgery was originally scheduled for May 26 but I tested positive and the surgery was postponed until the following week. Right after the first surgery, I was told to be charged a fee of $7,500. And then, after the 2nd surgery, I was told that the fee was reduced to $750 after I complained. Is it a normal practice for doctors to charge such a fee even though postponing was out of patient's control?
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Answer: Yes, some facilities charge rescheduling fees.
The appearance of the eyelids is due to the height of lids, position of the brows, and the surrounding soft tissue structures. You have an asymmetric eyelid platform which can be caused from numerous etiologies. You really need an in person consultation to figure out the best treatment options.
Thank you for sharing your question. I’ve seen several patients with your problems (fortunately not my patients) and have found that Dr. Jeffrey Schiller has the ability/ talent in repairing these issues. He has 2 offices in NY. I hope this is helpful. Good luck,
Lateral canthal surgery alone will not repair your concerns. Many of the procedure offered by my colleagues to address these are compromise procedures. Releasing the lower eyelid retractors and trying to make a stronger lateral canthoplasty will not fix this. My approach to this considers the...
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