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Thank you for your question about eyelid surgery.Upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty is very rarely covered by insurance or medicare in the USA.I'm not sure about Canada.To be sure, see two or more experienced, board-certified Plastic Surgeons, occuloplastic surgeons or facial ENT surgeons in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery.I hope this helps.
It is possible for eyelid surgeries to be covered by insurance companies, however, it is dependent on the severity of your condition. There are various types of eyelid surgeries and insurance coverage will be determined by your specific condition. For example, you may be a candidate for an upper-lid blepharoplasty but certain criteria needs to be met in order for it to be covered. This criteria can be further evaluated and explained by your surgeon. Many insurance companies are using medicare guidelines and are very specific in what they will cover. Be sure to consult with a board certified oculofacial plastic surgeon in order to ensure desired results. An oculofacial plastic surgeon has extensive training around the eyes and face, many are even double board certified as an opthalmologist.
Thank you for your question about eyelid surgery.Eyelid surgery typically is not very painful compared to the many other surgeries plastic surgeons do.It usually can be done awake or under general anesthesia. To be sure, see two or more experienced, board-certified Plastic Surgeons,...
Although they appear to be fat in your photos, this can only be verified with accuracy by a specialist in person who can then tell you which option is best for you. The best solution is usually blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), which involves removing excess skin from around the eyes. The...
Dear GavindarrThe irritation in entropion is due to the eyelashes AND the skin due to the inward turning of the edge of the lower eyelid. Removal of eyelashes is an important temporary step but surgery is necessary for any long lasting reliefYou need to see an eyelid specialist
This condition can occur with over aggressive surgery and may require further surgery to be fixed. I usually leave at least 18 mm of skin between the edge of the eyelid and start of the eyebrow to avoid lagophthalmos after blepharoplasty. As most oculoplastic surgeons know, any less...
Malar Mounds and Festoons are terms used to describe the skin folds and swelling of the lower eyelid and cheek which form as a result of years of sun damage and underlying forces under the skin caused by contrasting muscle action. Festoons, along with lower eyelid bags, can make us appear...
A forward gaze picture would be helpful, however, you appear to have ptosis (drooping) of the left upper eyelid. Your left eyebrow is clearly elevated (strained) in an attempt to raise the lid in a subconscious effort to improve your field of vision. I recommend that you find a...
