Question:
I had eyelid surgery a year ago and loved my results at first. Now the skin under my eyes looks really loose and sagging. What can I do to fix this?
Answer:
Eyelid surgery rarely takes care of the fine lines and wrinkles under the eye. This skin must be treated with a resurfacing method such as a fractional laser or chemical peel.
Question:
How do you know whether eyelid surgery or a browlift is needed for sagging upper eyelids?
Answer:
If the droopy brow is held up to the proper level at the bony rim, we can assess the condition of the upper lid. Excessive skin or fat may be present. It is possible that both a brow lift and upper lid surgery are required to obtain a good aesthetic result.
Question:
Are there any medical reasons for blepharoplasty that would allow my insurance company to pay for the surgery?
Answer:
If your upper eyelids droop low enough to block your upper or peripheral vision insurance may cover the procedure for functional reasons. In order to qualify a visual field test and photographs must be obtained to document the medical need.
