Is the Cost of a Blepharoplasty Per Eye or a Set Price? (photo)

Question

Hello, Im 28 yrs old and when I was born, I developed a deep hemangioma over my R eye lid. In 1992, I had it comestically removed. Now, 20yrs later, Im getting older.. So my eyes are not looking as symetric and I have an "lazy eye" look. its not bad, but I can tell and it makes me self conscience. Is it possible that I would only need surgery on my R eye to make it match the L eye... OR would that require surgery on both eyes? Is eye lid surgery per eye like lazer surgery or one set price?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

One eyelid surgery can be performed and may only cost $1000 or so, depending upon type of anesthesia.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Costs for eyelid surgery per eye?The fees are generally for both eyes and they will then be adjusted if only one is operated uponBecause blepharoplasty is such a varied procedure, the cost also
varies. Factors which contribute to the cost of eyelid surgery include:

Type and extent of surgery

Surgeon’s fee

Facility fee

Anesthesia fee

Medication

For approximate costs by location , search Real Self,
American Society of Plastic Surgeons, or American Society of Aesthetic Plastic
Surgery and Oculoplastic surgery websites.

Michael Horn, MD · Answer

Although it is unusual to perform Eyelid lift on only one side, in unique cases such as your, it would be possible. Most people have some asymmetry of the eyelids which is factored in when performing surgery to both sides. The price is usually not quite half price for one eye due to the minimum charges for the facility and anesthesia.

A.J. Amadi, MD · Answer

Although in the majority of patients, bilateral blepharoplasty is the norm, there are unique circumstances that lend to performing only one side, sometimes insurance related, and sometimes due to severe asymmetry due to underlying anatomic variance or disease.

	Most surgeons will have discounted prices for a unilateral case, but as mentioned, it won't necessarily be "half price". The surgeons fee will likely be half, but there are operating facility costs that will not be half.

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

It is rare to perform a unilateral upper eyelid lift but we do perform this occasionally. If a plastic surgeon was lifting one eyelid, it takes half as much time and typically costs half as much as doing both upper eyelids. The problem is that the risk of slight asymmetry is higher if only a single eyelid is being lifted. Make sure that you consult with an experienced eyelid surgeon before choosing this approach. In experienced hands you should achieve a nice result and improved symmetry. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACS

Is the Cost of a Blepharoplasty Per Eye or a Set Price? (photo)

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