Eye Lift Cost

Eye lifts surgery costs vary by surgeon and location. This page will give you an idea of what average surgeons charge and what can affect the total cost of eye lift surgery.

Every person's situation will be unique to them. A consultation with a surgeon is where you can learn the exact dollar amount based on your exact needs. The physician directory on this site can help you locate a doctor and set up a consultation.

What are the eye lift costs in my area?

According to American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost of eye lift surgery in 2007 in the United States was $3,134. Average regional costs were as follows:

• New England states: $3,063
• Middle Atlantic states: $2,199
• North Central states: $2,254
• South Central states: $2,143
• Mountain/Pacific states: $2,378.

It's important to note that these fees represent just the surgeon's fees and do not include the additional fees that come with eye lift surgery. Other costs associated with eye lift surgery are listed on this page.

The cost of the surgery may also vary depending on procedures done at the same time. Some eye lift candidates opt to get a brow lift or a chemical peel at the same time. Many eye lift surgeons will knock down the price of a procedure if other cosmetic procedures are done at the same time.

What affects the costs of an eye lift?

Many things can affect the cost of eye lifts. Some of these things include:

• Your eye lift doctor's training, experience and skill. The greater the number of eye lift surgeries performed and patient's helped, the greater the cost will be. This is important to note when weighing whether to go with a cheaper eye lift doctor to save money.
• The geographic region of your procedure and the general costs in your area. This is affected by both supply and demand and proximity to other medical professionals.
• Associated office and hospital fees of your procedure's location. The site of your surgery will have its own fees associated with your eye lift procedure and your surgeon can let you know these before you decide to proceed with your eye lift.
• Medical tests. Your eye lift doctor may want you to undergo some tests to ensure you are a good candidate for eye lift surgery and prevent any complications that may arise.
• The details and type of procedure you will be receiving. Eye lifts can vary in whether both the upper and lower lid are affected, how much fat or skin is removed and whether additional techniques are performed to speed recovery.
• Anesthesia costs. General anesthesia is costlier than local anesthesia as it requires a larger volume of medication and the attention of another professional. There are pros and cons beyond cost, which your eye lift surgeon can discuss with you.
• The amount surgery being done and whether the procedure includes both above and below the eye.

Will my insurance cover an eye lift?

If the eye lift surgery is being done for purely cosmetic reasons, insurance will most likely not cover it. However, drooping eyelids can impair peripheral vision needed for driving and reading. If this is the case, the eye lift candidate should check with her individual insurance company to see what may be covered. During a consultation, a doctor can provide more information about what situations may be covered by a patient's insurance. It's also important to note that insurance does not cover complications that result from cosmetic surgery.

Do eye lift surgeons offer payment plans?

Many eye lift surgeons offer payment plans to spread out the cost of the surgery and make it affordable to a wider variety of eye lift candidates. Individual surgeons will have their own sets of payment options and the candidate should ask about these when calling about the initial eye lift appointment.

What other costs are involved in an eye lift?

In addition to the financial cost of eye lift surgery, a candidate should consider cost in time needed for recovery. Initial recovery is about two weeks and may require the use of vacation time, sick days or a cost in hours that one could be generating income by working.

Other eye lift surgery costs could include:

• The cost of traveling to eye lift consultations and the surgery. You may not live near your eye lift surgeon. The cost of gas from traveling and cost in time away from work should be considered.
• The cost of lodging if one lives a considerable distance from their chosen surgeon. Using our eye lift surgeon locator may help you reduce this cost by helping you locate an eye lift surgeon nearby.
• The cost of child care if an eye lift candidate must hire a sitter or nanny to watch young children. While the surgery takes two to three hours, initial recovery takes a week to ten days. An eye lift patient cannot lift anything over 20 pounds during this time and this may require a full-time nanny or sitter during recovery.
• The cost any drugs prescribed by your eye lift surgeon or over-the-counter drugs your surgeon may recommend.