Opthamologist or Plastic Surgeon for Eyelid Surgery?

There are three types of surgeons that perform eyelid surgery:  plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeon, and oculoplastic surgeons.

Experience matters more than the type of surgeon. It is important to ask your surgeon how many eyelid surgeries they perform per year, and ask for before and after photos to evaluate their results.

If you decide to see an Ophthalmologist, make sure that he/she is an ASOPRS trained Oculoplastic surgeon, and not an general Ophthalmologist, as they would not have enough experience with eyelid plastic surgery.

You can find one using the link provided below.

It is the quality of work by the surgeon, not just the specialty. Ophthalmic plastic surgeons have specialized in eyelid surgery with advanced training. That being said, ask people in the community and certainly look at before and after pictures from the physicians that you may consult with during the visit. The end result is what you are looking for and clearly state what expectations you may have after the surgery.