Eyelid Surgery Atlanta

The cost of a natural blepharoplasty depends on the geographic location of the procedure, what facility it is done in, the type of blepharoplasty performed, your surgeon’s credentials, his or her revision rate, and your surgeon’s reputation and experience. Eyelid surgery in Alpharetta can range from $3,500 - $4,095 for one set of eyelids, so uppers or lowers. As every person has a different eyelid anatomy and concerns to be addressed, the approach for a blepharoplasty or eyelid lift is individualized. Not all eyelid lifts are the same. Looking at before and after photos will help you get an idea of the surgeon's aesthetic judgement and how natural his or her blepharoplasty results are. Picking the right surgeon the first time around is well worth the cost of a blepharoplasty done right the first time, instead of a revision being required.

Practices such as ours, with their own on-site accredited outpatient surgery center with a board certified anesthesiologist on staff, can control facility fees and thus lower the overall cost to much less than any hospital. Infection rates are also much better controlled than they are in hospitals. We specialize in Natural Facial Plastic Procedures such as our Natural Blepharoplasty and Natural Browlift to provide patients with a natural appearance to their eyes after surgery.

There are two types of natural blepharoplasty: upper lid and lower lid. Both can be performed under twilight or general anesthesia on an outpatient basis. Upper lid blepharoplasty can usually be performed under local anesthesia in the office. In upper lid natural blepharoplasty, an incision is made in an upper lid crease using a laser or scalpel in order to keep the scars as invisible as possible inside these natural folds. Excess overhanging skin and bulging fat are removed. Fine sutures are used to close the incisions. In many patients, heavy upper eyelid skin may be caused by 2 factors: the excess upper eyelid skin and a low eyebrow which exaggerates the heaviness. In these patients, our natural mini browlift is an excellent adjunct procedure to add to the natural upper lid blepharoplasty to maximize the upper eyelid appearance. This results in a more defined lid crease and an open, refreshed appearance to the eye.

Our lower lid natural blepharoplasty in Alpharetta can be performed in multiple ways. The two most common methods involve an external incision made using a laser or scalpel just below the eyelashes, and bulging fat and excess skin are removed before the incision is closed with fine sutures. Alternatively, an internal incision can be made on the inside of the lower eyelid, allowing removal of fat but not skin. This is more appropriate for younger patients who do not need skin removed. Many patients have a hollowing below their lower lid. In this case, fat injections may be needed in addition to skin tightening to improve the smoothness and aesthetic of the lower lid. The type of natural blepharoplasty you need depends on age, skin type, ethnic background, and degree of vision obstruction.