How much does Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) cost?

Eyelid lift plastic surgery, medically known as blepharoplasty, is typically performed as elective surgery, which means that the patient will likely not receive insurance coverage for this procedure.

For this reason, surgery costs become a vital starting point for many patients. The surgeon will inform the patient about the approximate costs of the eyelid lift surgery during the pre-operative consultation.

plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides eyelid lift to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and surrounding locations.

Factors Impacting the Cost

Multiple factors affect the cost of upper and lower blepharoplasty at a specific practice. Practices that are located in major metropolitan cities will typically have higher costs in comparison to practices in smaller towns in interior regions.

The average living costs vary in different regions leading to a difference in costs.

Factors such as individualized service, quality standards of a practice, and the credentials of the support team impact the cost of a surgical procedure. The patient can undergo blepharoplasty at a surgical suite, a hospital, or a surgical center.

Each option has its associated costs and benefits. The fee of the surgeon is another vital cost element which depends on their credentials, experience, and reputation in the area of eye surgeries.

Some patients only need limited treatment in the upper or lower eyelids, while others may require correction in both areas. Yet other patients may need only transconjunctival blepharoplasty, which may be slightly less costly.

In case the patient chooses to receive eyelid lift cosmetic surgery with other procedures such as brow lift or Botox, the total costs of the procedure will increase accordingly.

Insurance Aspect

Blepharoplasty is an elective procedure which will not be eligible for insurance coverage. However, patients with ptosis may receive coverage for this procedure.

Ptosis causes the upper lids to droop heavily leading to vision problems. Patients with this condition may receive full or partial insurance coverage for their procedure.

Such patients should speak to the cosmetic surgeon or insurance provider ahead of the procedure. The surgeon’s staff may be able to provide the patient with assistance with the insurance documentation.

Financing Options

The practice may accept major credit cards as a mode of payment for eyelid lift surgery. The patient can explore financing options such as bank loans. They can also consider seeking loans from medical care financing companies at competitive rates of interest.

These companies typically offer faster loan approvals and easy monthly installments of up to 60 months. Patients can also consider taking private loans from friends and family for their blepharoplasty procedure.

Choose an Experienced Surgeon

The cost of eyelid lift surgery at a particular practice does not necessarily reflect their quality standards. Rather, patients should focus on choosing the most suitable surgeon for their needs.

Patients should work with a surgeon who will not compromise on the quality and standards to reduce the costs of the procedure.  But the provider may offer their services to the patient at more reasonable rates. Their fees for blepharoplasty will anyways lie within a competitive price band.

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and nearby areas for eyelid lift.

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