The Cost of Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery can remove excess skin and fat from around the eyes, rejuvenating the appearance of the face. The surgery will brighten up the area around the eyes, making the patient look more alert, youthful, and refreshed. Patients who have decided to undergo eyelid surgery with the surgeons of Jefferson Plastic Surgery have often done a great amount of research prior to their first consultation visit. However, they often still need to be walked through the various options available to finance the cost of an eyelid surgical procedure.

Cost of Eyelid Surgery

The cost of an eyelid surgical procedure will include the surgeon’s, anesthesiologist’s, and surgery center’s fees. However, the staff at Jefferson Plastic Surgery believes in treating each patient individually. Part of this philosophy involves determining the cost of a procedure based on the needs of each patient. This cost may vary, depending on the amount of work to be done, the type of anesthesia used for the procedure, and if eyelid surgery will be combined with other procedures such as a brow lift to raise the position of the brows on the face. Our staff urges patients to book an initial consultation appointment in order to have a better idea of the cost of an eyelid procedure.

Medical Insurance

Eyelid surgery is one of the few plastic surgery procedures for which insurance might pay - if it is determined that the procedure is medically necessary. If the upper eyelids have drooped so much as to obstruct normal vision, insurance may cover the cost of surgery.

Jefferson Plastic Surgery accepts the following insurance plans:

• Medicare
• Personal Choice
• Keystone Health Plan East
• Amerihealth
• Cigna
• Aetna
• United Healthcare
• Coventry
• Great West
• Devon
• Tricare
• Coresource
• PHCS
• Multiplan

If you that there is a possibility of eyelid surgery being medically necessary, our staff strongly suggests that you check with your insurance company to determine if coverage is available. Our staff will be more than happy to assist patients in gathering the necessary paperwork to submit a claim.

Other Options

If the procedure is not medically necessary, there are other options available. We take cash, check, and most major credit cards.

Patients can also choose to go through a cosmetic surgery financing company such as CareCredit, which works similar to a credit card. Terms can cover anywhere from six months to 24 months. In some cases, the loan is interest-free, provided the monthly payments are made on time. Applying is fast and easy, and most patients can get initial approval during their initial consultation visit. Our staff can walk patients through the application process.

Eyelid surgery is an excellent option for those patients who want to experience the benefits of a facial rejuvenation procedure, but want a more subtle, refined look to their facial features. There is no reason for patients to be deterred due to the cost of surgery. There are a number of payment options available to finance the cost. Contact our practice today to learn more.