Brighter, Younger-Looking Eyes With Eyelid Surgery
People from Lexington and Louisville, KY, and Floyds Knobs, IN, visit CaloAesthetics® Plastic Surgery Center for this procedure because it can make a dramatic improvement without extensive incisions or downtime. To learn more about eyelid surgery and other facial cosmetic procedures, request a consultation with one of our plastic surgeons or call us to schedule your visit.
Improvements From Eyelid Surgery
Dr. Calobrace and Dr. Quintero personalize each blepharoplasty to the unique needs of the patient. Improvements may include one or more of the following:
Lifting drooping upper and lower eyelids
Reducing puffiness and under-eye bags
Improving the field of vision when it is obstructed by sagging upper eyelid skin
You may choose to combine eyelid surgery with other facial cosmetic procedures, including a brow lift or a facelift.
Eyelid surgery is typically performed as an outpatient procedure in our on-site surgical suite. This procedure lasts 1 to 2 hours and is usually performed with the patient under local or IV sedation. Eyelid surgery is a highly detailed procedure that requires the surgeon to make careful incisions and corrections. The procedure may involve removing or repositioning fat, removing excess skin, and altering muscles. Incisions are very fine and hidden within the natural folds and creases of the eyelids.
How Much Does Eyelid Surgery Cost?
The cost for eyelid surgery varies, depending on whether you are treating both the upper and lower eyelids or just treating the upper eyelids. For upper and lower eyelid surgery, the cost ranges from $8,000 to $10,000, and for an upper eyelid lift, the price usually ranges from $5,000 to $6,500.
To determine the best approach for your needs and goals and for a customized estimate, we recommend scheduling a consultation with our surgeon. We offer several financing options for our patients to set up affordable monthly payments.
What to Expect During Recovery
Healing rates after blepharoplasty vary from person to person. In general, expect temporary discomfort, tightness of the lids, or swelling. Temporary dryness of the eyes and burning may also occur. Bruising may last for 2 to 3 weeks.
Return to Work
Patients are typically ready to return to work in 7 to 10 days, but should limit strenuous activity for 3 weeks or more.
Other Things to Know
Results from eyelid surgery are typically long-lasting. Although surgery will not halt the aging process, it will create a lasting improvement that continues to keep you looking younger than your chronological age.
Risks of Eyelid Surgery
Risks involved in this procedure include temporarily blurred or double vision, blindness (extremely rare), infection, swelling and bruising, difficulty in closing eyes, and pulling down of lower eyelids.
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