Los Angeles chalazion removal/kenalog/steroid injection price range & questions (Photo)

In over 25 years of private practice, I have not had to surgically remove a single chalazia.  They almost always respond to one or two kenalog injections.  Even 8 months old, this is very likely to respond to injection.  By the way, I am blown away that you are being told this is not covered by your health insurance-health care fraud.  Did you call your insurance company directly yourself to make sure your doctor is being completely honest regarding what is and is not covered?  I do not put prices out online but the injection is very affordable.  You can call the office for the price.

please have a consult.  The procedure is covered by your insurance.  This procedure is routine and recovery is fast.

If your insurance company will not pre-authorize treatment you should request an external review of your case. I cannot see how anyone can say that the treatment of a benign lesion that is distorting the lid margin is not medically necessary and actually believe it. California has a state law that is an expanded definition of reconstructive surgery and this is sufficiently distorting to fit that statute. You pay your premiums and are entitled to insurance payment when it is appropriate.

Looking at the photo, your best bet is to remove the left lower eyelid chalazion, meaning steroid injection is not adequate. See link below.

Hi. It looks like you are a good candidate for chalazion removal. Kenalog injections may help as well. It's surprising that your provider does not think your chalazion are big enough to treat. I treat lesions much smaller (and larger) than this all the time and it is typically covered by insurance. Treatment is not expensive. Hope this helps. Best regards, Ira Vidor, M.D.

Thank you for your question. Removal of these lesions are relatively straightforward. Incisions would be made at the same location as a blepharoplasty procedure. These scars tend to heal very well. In many patients, you can even see the scar once it has healed. These can typically be performed under local anesthesia as an office procedure. The size of your lesions are not an issue.You can contact us for a quote.thank you for your question.