Your eyes are usually the first thing people notice as you exchange eye contact or engage in conversation. Whether smiling or frowning, your eyes are constantly conveying expressions. Due to the wrinkling and stretching of eyelid skin, this area may be the first to show the signs of aging. Fortunately, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) and browlift surgery (browplasty) can improve your appearance safely and effectively.
Upper Blepharoplasty
Extra upper eyelid skin can cause loss of peripheral vision and result in a heavy sensation. Blepharoplasty is surgery of the eyelid to remove excessive skin or fatty tissue in order to improve vision or appearance.
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Lower Blepharoplasty
Lower eyelid “bags” and dark circles are common cosmetic concerns. Extra lower eyelid skin and bulging fatty tissue can be improved with lower eyelid surgery.
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Eyelid Ptosis Repair
Ptosis is drooping of the upper eyelid from weakening of the eyelid lifting muscle. Surgery can tighten the muscle to raise the eyelid to a normal position resulting in improved vision.
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Brow Ptosis Repair or Browplasty
Drooping eyebrows can diminish peripheral vision from draping of the upper eyelid skin. Brow surgery restores the eyebrow to a normal position.
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Common Questions
What is an ophthalmic plastic surgeon?
An ophthalmic plastic surgeon is an ophthalmologist with specialty training in surgery of the eyelid, eyebrow, and tear duct system.
What are the benefits and risks of eyelid surgery?
Benefits are maximized and risks are minimized when thorough pre-operative counsel is combined with good surgical technique. Benefits of surgery include improvement in field of vision, less eye fatigue, and improved appearance. The major risks include bleeding and infection.
Is Surgery Painful?
We make every effort to make the surgical experience pleasant. Explanation of the different steps in the surgical process is helpful to allay fears. Intravenous or oral sedation is given prior to surgery for relaxation. Although all patients should expect some discomfort, most are comfortable after surgery with the help of over the counter or prescription pain medications.
Where are the procedures performed?
Surgery is performed in an outpatient surgery center or in the office operating room.
Will insurance cover eyelid or eyebrow surgery?
Insurance may pay for upper eyelid or eyebrow surgery if significant visual obstructions can be demonstrated. Photographs and visual fields are submitted to insurance companies for prior approval. Medicare will not pre-approve surgery, but they will cover surgery if certain criteria are met. Lower eyelid blepharoplasty is not covered by insurance.
What is the cosmetic surgery payment policy?
Payment by personal check or credit card is requested at least one week prior to surgery for cosmetic cases. Information regarding possible financial payment plans attainable through outside vendors, is available at Lansing Ophthalmology.
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