Your Top 20 Questions Answered About Blepharoplasty Surgery 

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Posted on Dr Richard Sackelariou - MBBS, FRACS, FRCS

How much is blepharoplasty in Australia?

The cost of eyelid surgery on its own, performed by an expert Surgeon in a clinic vs hospital, usually ranges from $4,500 – $10,000 (and from $6,500 to $12,000 in hospital). The amount increases for both the upper and lower eyelids surgery performed together.
Lower Eyelid Surgery (Canthopexy) can fix eyelids that droop or sag due to sun damage, prior eyelid surgery, ageing, or paralysis. This surgery will tighten and possibly elevate the lower lids.

What can you do for droopy eyelids?

If your eyelid blocks your vision, you’ll need medical treatment. Your doctor may recommend surgery. Glasses that can hold the eyelid up, called a ptosis crutch, are another option. This treatment is often most effective when the droopy eyelid is only temporary.
During blepharoplasty, the surgeon removes excess fat through an incision in the natural crease of the upper eyelid or inside the lower lid. Blepharoplasty can also repair, baggy or puffy upper eyelids.

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In preparing for eyelid surgery, you may be asked to:
  1. Get lab testing or a medical evaluation.
  2. Take certain medications or adjust your current medications.
  3. Stop smoking.
  4. Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding and bruising.
During the procedure. If you have surgery on your upper and lower eyelids, the surgeon generally works on your upper lids first. He or she cuts along the fold of the eyelid, removes some excess skin, muscle and possibly fat, and closes the cut.

Does Medicare pay for eyelift surgery?

Medicare does not typically cover cosmetic surgery such as eyelid surgery, but you may be in luck if the procedure is considered medically necessary by a doctor. For example, cases in which a patient’s sagging eyelids significantly hinder their vision, it does pay to have them lifted.
Cosmetic eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both. The result is a rejuvenated appearance to the surrounding area of your eyes, making you look more rested and alert. Insurance coverage generally does not pay for cosmetic procedures.
Eyelid Surgery and Health Insurance – Most health insurance does not cover cosmetic surgery or its complications. When eyelid surgery is performed to eliminate the redundant skin covering the eyelashes medically know at Ptosis, it may be covered by insurance.

Visit our page on Eyelid Surgery for more detailed information on eyelid surgery

Most people return to normal activities after seven to 10 days following blepharoplasty. By two weeks after eyelid surgery, the majority of the bruising and swelling will resolve.
In general, a patient can drive a few days after droopy eyelid surgery. However, it is suggested that you do not bend or perform any heavy lifting for a week to 10 days after surgery.
Rest, especially during the first 48 hours after the procedure, and repeatedly applying a cold compress will help accelerate the healing process. Resting will also reduce the severity of the swelling and bruising. 

Are you put to sleep for eyelid surgery?

If you need general anaesthesia, you will be given an IV injection that will put you to sleep for the duration of the procedure. This can be as long as 20 minutes, up to two hours, depending on the complexity of the surgery and whether both upper and lower eyelids are involved.
Eyelid surgery is a permanent procedure, but for some patients, the surgery may need to be repeated after a period of years. … Upper eyelid surgery can be expected to last approximately 5-10 years.

For more information about Cosmetic Surgery by our Team’s top Specialist Plastic Surgeons, please phone our Patient Care Team on 1300 264 811. You can also visit the Eyelid Surgery page for more information.

We look forward to assisting you in your cosmetic surgery research and your plastic surgery procedures.

 

Last updated: 07/08/2020
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Dr Richard Sackelariou - MBBS, FRACS, FRCS
Dr Richard Sackelariou, MBBS, FRACS/FRCS, is a leading Sydney Specialist Plastic, Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgeon who sees patients in two locations: Double Bay, Sydney and Melbourne VIC (Australia). Dr Sackelariou offers extensive experience in attaining natural-looking, excellent surgical results for patients of all ages. Graduate of Sydney University, FRACS, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery plus additional training in Cosmetic Surgery in Paris at the Clinique Turin in 1994. BIO PAGE: Click here

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