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Eyelids with excess skin create a heavy and tired appearance. Puffy eyelids are created by protruding fat. During eyelid surgery, excess skin and fat are removed to give a youthful, alert appearance. Eyelid surgery can also improve droopy eyelids and alter the ethnic traits of eyelids. Cosmetic eyelid surgery is known as blepharoplasty. Dark circles under the eyes may be due to shadowing as a result of protruding fat or skin. Sometimes dark circles are due to discoloration. Eyelid surgery can help dark circles as a result of shadowing but cannot eliminate dark circles as a result of skin discoloration.
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upper OR
lower lids: $2,925 |
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upper AND
lower lids:
$4,725 |
| The average cost of Eyelid Surgery surgery is $2,925 for upper OR lower lids and $4,725 for upper AND lower lids. This includes your surgical fee and all follow-up visits with Dr. Rocheford. This estimate also includes the facility fee and anesthesia costs. This is an estimate and may be different depending on your specific situation. It does not include the cost of your pre-operative physical, lab tests or medications. Dr. Rocheford does charge $100 for consultations, and that fee is deducted from the price of your surgery or in-office procedure. |
Eyelid surgery will NOT improve crow's feet. These can be treated with BOTOX® , collagen laser surgery or chemical peels. Also, droopy eyebrows and scowl lines will not be improved with eyelid surgery. These problems require a brow lift and/or BOTOX®.
DETAILS OF EYE LID SURGERY:
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Surgery:
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Surgery is done under local, sedation or general anesthetic at a hospital. The surgery takes 1 - 2 hours and is an outpatient surgery.
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| Discomfort: |
Mild. Anticipate 0 - 3 days of pain medication. |
| Bruising and Swelling: |
Improves within 1 - 2 weeks. Can last up to 4 weeks. Minimize with constant head elevation and frequent ice application.
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| Stitches: |
Dissolving - remaining sutures are removed at one week. |
| Contact Lenses: |
May be worn in one week. Glasses may be worn immediately. |
| Bandages: |
None |
| Make-up: |
May be worn in 1 week. |
| Presentable in Public: |
3 days to 2 weeks with the help of make-up. |
Work:
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You may feel capable of returning within 1 - 3 days, but your appearance will be the limiting factor. |
| Exercise: |
May be resumed in 2 weeks. |
Sun Protection:
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Six months with SPF 15 or higher. |
| Final Result: |
Seen in 2 - 6 weeks. The results are usually permanent.
| If you're ready to discuss your options for improving the appearance of your eyelids, now is a great time to schedule your Eyelid Surgery consultation with Dr. Heather Rocheford at our plastic surgery offices, serving the Twin Cities Metro area including St. Paul, Minneapolis, Woodbury and beyond. Simply request a consultation online or call Rocheford Plastic Surgery at (651) 739-1100 today to schedule your appointment. | | |
