Blepharoplasty in Wellington & West Palm Beach, FL

If your eyelid’s position interferes with your peripheral vision, upper eyelid surgery may be covered by insurance. This can happen if your upper lid covers a portion of the center of your pupil, called “ptosis,” or if your lids have excess skin hanging over your lashes, called “dermatochalasis.” Patients with this condition feel like they look tired or even angry from the lid's heaviness.

In order for this surgery to be covered, insurance companies (i.e. Medicare) will generally require patients to get a visual field test with their ophthalmologist. They may also require the doctor to submit photos identifying the ptosis or dermatochalasis in order to be pre-qualified for surgery. It’s always good to check with your insurance provider about your coverage options. For more questions, don’t hesitate to contact our team, and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have on insurance vs. cosmetic options.

A Blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) is not a major surgery and is often a starter procedure for facial rejuvenation. Surgery is performed under local or twilight anesthesia and takes about an hour.

Eyelid surgery is not very painful. Most patients will need only minimal pain medication for the first day or two. Many switch to Tylenol for pain control after the first few days.

Bruising can vary from 10 days to 2 weeks after surgery. two weeks after receiving Blepharoplasty, patients can wear full eye makeup, and most patients feel comfortable going out in public.

It is imperative to avoid all medications and supplements that might thin the blood for at least two weeks before surgery to minimize your bruising and swelling post-operatively. It is also essential to resolve any skin irritation and issues before surgery.

Most eyelid surgery is performed under twilight anesthesia.