Face: Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Drooping eyelids and puffy bags under lower eyelids make you look older and tired. This problem can be corrected with eyelid surgery ( Blepharoplasty ) by removing fat and excess skin from the upper and lower eyelids.
Some of our patients in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach and Ponte Vedra are under the impression that eyelids surgery will also correct their wrinkles, crow's feet or dark circles under their eyes. Eyelids surgery will improve but not correct these problems. There are other treatments for them.
At our Jacksonville Cosmetic Surgery Center we have effective products to treat dark circles under the eyes, and products for superficial wrinkles. Non-invasive treatment such as microdermabraison can also reduce wrinkles. For crow's feet Botox injection is very effective.
Preparing for your Eyelid Surgery
We advise our patients in Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach to avoid taking certain medications such as aspirin and Ibuprofen and vitamin E. We advise them to stop smoking at least three weeks before the surgery, if they are smokers. Smoking interferes with blood flow to the skin and prevents the rapid healing of the incision. On your pre-operation consultation you will be given specific and detailed instruction.
The incision for Eyelid Surgery
The incision for eyelid surgery is in the creases of your upper lids, and below your lashes in the lower lids. The scarring is minimal and will fade over time.
How painful is Eyelid Surgery
In general the pain after the eyelid surgery is minimal.
We advise our patients in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach and Ponte Vedra, to keep their head elevated for several days and use cold compresses over their eyes to reduce the bruising and swelling. Your eyes will be sensitive to sunlight, so remember to wear your sunglasses.
Recovery period after Eyelid Surgery
The recovery after eyelid surgery is pretty rapid. You will be able to read after two to three days, and go to work in a week or 10 days. The bruising can easily be covered with make-up. We advise our Jacksonville Cosmetic Surgery Center patients to keep their head elevated, use cold compresses in order to reduce swelling and bruising. The use of eye tear drops helps to keep the eyes moist. After eyelid surgery patient may experience swelling or sensitivity to light, this is temporary. The day after your eyelids surgery your eyelids will feel sore and tight, there is no reason to be concern this is to be expected after the eyelids surgery.
Candidates for Eyelid Surgery
There is no age limit to have eyelid surgery. If you have droopy eyelids and puffy bags under your lower eyelids and would like to correct these problems and keep your youthful look eyelid surgery might be right for you. The best candidates for eyelid surgery are patients in good health. Most of our patients in Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach are in their forties and older. The patients that have dry eye, insufficient tears, detached retina, and glaucoma must have clearances from their ophthalmologist before considering eyelid surgery.
Financing
We work with several companies that provide financing for our cosmetic surgery patients in Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach. Within 24 hours you will have an answer from one of these companies. We try to regularly check the market to find companies with the best rates and services. Please call our Jacksonville Cosmetic Surgery Center at 904-399 5061 for their toll free number.
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Cost for Eyelid surgery
Our charges include Dr. Nezami's surgical fee, the charge for an MD anesthesiologist, Jacksonville Cosmetic Surgery Center operating room and recovery room charges and follow up.
Eyelids/Upper:
Discounted charge when paid by Cash or Cashier's Check: $ 2,710.00
Non-discounted charge when financed or paid with Credit Card: $ 2,850.00
Proportional discount If partially paid with Cashier's Check.
Monthly payment is about $ 82.00 when financed with 60 months payment plan with no prepayment penalty
Eyelids/Lower:
Discounted charge when paid by Cash or Cashier's Check: $ 3,325.00
Non-discounted charge when financed or paid with Credit Card: $ 3,500.00
Proportional discount If partially paid with Cashier's Check.
Monthly payment is about $ 72.00 when financed with 60 months payment plan with no prepayment penalty
Eyelids Upper & Lower:
Discounted charge when paid by Cash or Cashier's Check: $ 5,180.00
Non-discounted charge when financed or paid with Credit Card: $ 5,450.00
Proportional discount If partially paid with Cashier's Check.
Monthly payment is about $ 113.00 when financed with 60 months payment plan with no prepayment penalty
Next Step
If all your questions were answered, the next step is to schedule your consultation.
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Dr. A.H. Nezami is an expert plastic surgeon, practicing cosmetic and plastic surgery in Jacksonville for the past 31 years. Dr. Nezami is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. He is a member of American Society of Plastic Surgeons, as well as an outstanding member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Dr. Nezami is founder of Jacksonville Cosmetic Surgery Center. He started his private practice in 1981. Since that time he has performed plastic and cosmetic surgery and procedure for over sixteen thousand patients from Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, Orange Park , out of state and overseas. He has an impeccable track record for all his cosmetic surgeries. Dr. Nezami is known in the community as a meticulous, expert plastic surgeon. Because Dr. Nezami has the reputation as one of the best and expert plastic surgeons in the Jacksonville area numerous patients come for a second opinion and corrective cosmetic surgeries. He has numerous patients testimonials of his patients not only appreciating his surgical skill, but also his compassion and genuine care for his patient. Dr. Nezami’s before and after cosmetic surgery photos are shown on the website of many national cosmetic directories for plastic and cosmetic surgery.
FAQ Related to Eyelid Surgery
Q. Am I going to have swelling and bruising after my eyelids surgery?
A. Yes you will have bruising and swelling after your blepharoplasty. It might take up to two weeks for the bruising to disappear.
Q. Am I going to have a permanent alteration in my eye vision?
A. No, the eyelid surgery should not change your vision, but you may have blurred vision due to eye ointment. After upper eyelid surgery your field of vision should improve due to removal of excess skin and weight from your eyelids.
Q. When can I take a shower after my eyelid surgery?
A. You can take a shower three to 5 days after your surgery, after your plastic surgeon removed the sutures.
Q. When can I start exercising after my eyelid surgery?
A. You may start light exercise after one week following your eyelids surgery. You should wait two to three weeks before engaging in heavy exercising.
Q. Do I need someone to stay with me after my eyelid surgery?
A. Yes you need someone to drive you home after your eyelids surgery and stay with you at least overnight to assist you and apply cold compresses to your eyelids to decrease swelling.
Q. How long will my eyelid surgery take?
A. It depends if you are having just the upper or lower eyelid surgery or both. The eyelid surgery should take one to three hours.
Q. Where my eyelid surgery will be performed?
A. You will have your eyelid surgery in the accredited operating room suite of our Jacksonville Cosmetic surgery clinic.
Q. Am I able to watch television or read the first day following my eyelid surgery?
A. Yes you can watch TV and read and wear your reading glasses, but you may have blurred vision due to eye ointment. Use moderation and do not stress your eyes.
Q. What are the complications that I may have as a result of my eyelid surgery?
A. No surgery is completely risked free. The complication of eyelid surgery is the inability to close the eyes due to removal of too much skin from upper eyelids or pull downward of the lower eyelids due to removal of excessive amount of skin from lower eyelids. It is therefore very important to select an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
Q. Will my insurance pay for my eyelid surgery?
A. In general insurance companies will not pay for cosmetic surgery. In some cases where the overhanging excess skin impairs the vision, insurance companies may cover the cost of eyelid surgery.