What Are the Requirements to Have Insurance Cover Blepharoplasty?

September 29, 2008
Asked By:eyeking in san diego, ca

Excess upper eyelid skin runs in both sides of my family, and most have impaired vision by their late 50s. At 37, my upper eyelids hang over my lashes; the excess skin is about 1/2" when pinched with no apparent fat, just skin sagging over lashes. I'm used to it, but there is definitely an upper black line in my vision where the lids are pressing down, and I can "see" my lashes at all times. What are the usual requirements to gain insurance approval with a good PPO? Is this even possible, or is it always considered cosmetic?

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