Typical Minimum Cost of Blepharoplasty:
USA : US$ 1,650, INDIA : US$ 550.
Typical Maximum Cost of Blepharoplas
USA : US$ 6,000, INDIA : US$ 2,000.
Average Cost of Blepharoplas
USA : US$ 3,825, INDIA : US$ 1,260.
Time Required for Blepharoplasty:
Eyelid surgery time can last for about 1 to 3 hours, depending on if both the upper and the lower lids need to be treated.
Is Blepharoplasty an InPatient or OutPatient Procedure?
Outpatient.
What are the Side Effects of Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty side effects can include temporary dicomfort, swelling, bruising; Temporary dryness, burning, itching, and watering of eyes; Excessive sensitivity to light for first few weeks.
How Long do Blepharoplasty results last?
Blepharoplasty results can last for several years, often about 5-10, or permanently.
What is the recovery time for Blepharoplasty?
Day 1-3- Mild to moderate pain and discomfort will be felt after eyelid surgery, but can be alleviated with a prescribed or over-the-counter pain medication (depending on what you and your doctor determine).
Day 4-6- Sutures are usually removed within about 4-6 days of eyelid surgery
Day 7-14- After blepharoplasty, recovery from bruising and swelling should take about 1-2 weeks. Some sensitivity to light will be apparent after the surgery, but should also fade over the course of a week or two.
Patients who wear contact lenses can usually return to using them about 7-10 days after surgery, depending on personal comfort level.
Please Note**Application of eye makeup can be resumed about 4-6 days after surgery, after sutures are removed, but not before.
Will my insurance company cover Blepharoplasty?
When the correction and widening of visual fields is the reason for pursuing blepharoplasty, insurance may be involved.
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Is there much discomfort for Blepharoplasty?
After your blepharoplasty procedure, pain and discomfort may be felt minimally, but if eyeball pain persists for more than several hours, the surgical staff should be contacted. The persistence of other mild discomfort after blepharoplasty is normal, and should only last for a few days.
What types of anesthesia is necessary for Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty anesthesia of choice is usually local with sedation. In some cases, general anesthesia may be used.
What else can I combine Blepharoplasty with?
For more enhanced results, blepharoplasty may be combined with:
Forehead Lift
Facelift
Laser Skin Resurfacing
What else is Blepharoplasty referred to as?
The medical term is blepharoplasty, but this procedure is often referred to as eyelid surgery, eyelid lift, or eyelid rejuvenation.