When you aren’t happy with the appearance of your eyelids, it can make you feel self-conscious about your overall facial appearance. Issues like loose eyelid skin, bags under the eyes, and droopy lower eyelids tend to make you look tired and older than you truly are. Plus, certain eyelid problems can even impact your vision. If you have eyelid issues that you’d like to correct, blepharoplasty may be the solution you need.
Blepharoplasty can provide patients with some or all of the following benefits:
After your surgery, Dr. Cox will give you detailed instructions for the healing process, and she may also prescribe you medications to apply or take orally. You will likely experience some swelling, bruising, and discomfort for a week or two after the procedure, and it will be important to rest frequently for the first few days. Most patients are able to resume their normal routine after approximately 10 to 14 days. You will also need to avoid strenuous exercise for at least two weeks and bending over for up to four weeks.
Will there be scars?
What kind of anesthesia will be used?
Does insurance cover blepharoplasty?
Are the results of blepharoplasty permanent?
During your blepharoplasty procedure, Dr. Cox will make tiny, inconspicuous incisions and provide you with instructions to ensure that they heal properly. As a result, visible scarring should be virtually nonexistent in the long run.
For most blepharoplasty procedures, Dr. Cox will use a combination of local anesthesia and IV, oral, or general sedation.
Health insurance typically won’t assist with blepharoplasty costs when the surgery is performed purely for aesthetic reasons. However, the procedure may be deemed medically necessary if your vision is impaired, which could lead to your insurance assisting you.
Blepharoplasty is designed to provide long-lasting results, and for many patients, the effects will last a lifetime. However, factors like the decreasing elasticity of your skin and other consequences of aging will continue to occur and may eventually impact the results.
When you select Dr. Kyle Cox for your blepharoplasty, you’ll be under the care of a skilled and compassionate professional. A board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Cox specializes in cosmetic procedures relating to the eyes, eyebrows, and eyelids. She and her knowledgeable team will provide you with a comfortable atmosphere and handle your procedure with precision and attention to detail.
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