What can go wrong with lower blepharoplasty?
Possible risks of eyelid surgery include: Infection and bleeding. Dry, irritated eyes. Difficulty closing your eyes or other eyelid problems.
How much does lower blepharoplasty cost?
Lower eyelid surgery is typically slightly more complex and is done under general anesthesia. Your bag removal surgery can cost anywhere from $2,000 to $12,000.
Does lower blepharoplasty lift cheeks?
Lower Blepharoplasty Procedure While often performed on its own, lower blepharoplasty may also be combined with a cheek lift, or midface lift, for additional improvement of drooping in this area.
Is lower blepharoplasty covered by insurance?
Insurance typically does not cover lower eyelid surgery.
Is lower eyelid surgery worth it?
The surgery is worth it for people who want to look younger and better rested in and around the eyes. The results are subtle but dramatic, and recovery is minor with little pain reported.
Is lower blepharoplasty safe?
Risks. As with any surgical procedure, there are certain risks associated with a lower blepharoplasty procedure. Although rare, these risks include bleeding, infection, dry eyes, skin discoloration and an inability to fully close the eyes.
How long after lower blepharoplasty can I get Botox?
In my practice, I usually perform Botox injections at least three to four weeks prior to blepharoplasty or wait at least one month after eyelid surgery. For upper eyelid surgery, Botox injections should be coordinated when treating the frown lines between the brows and the horizontal forehead creases.
How do they perform lower blepharoplasty?
However, lower eyelid blepharoplasty can be performed either through an incision made on the inside of the eyelid (the pink part), which leaves no visible scars, or through an incision on the outside of the eyelid that is typically hidden underneath your eyelashes.
Is lower blepharoplasty permanent?
Q: Are the results of lower eyelid surgery permanent? A: While your lower lids will continue to age with the rest of your face, the bags that are removed typically do not come back. I have been in practice for 21 years performing lower lid blepharoplasty and I have seen my patient’s results “age” over the years.
Is lower blepharoplasty painful?
Blepharoplasty causes very little pain. It is unlikely you will need to take any pain medications the day after surgery. You will ice your eyes for the first 2 days after surgery and apply an antibiotic ointment such as Bacitracin to the incision line.