Eyelid lift plastic surgery, medically known as blepharoplasty, is typically performed as a cosmetic surgery procedure to rejuvenate the appearance of tired, droopy eyes.

The patient will likely not receive insurance coverage for this elective procedure. For this reason, the cost is an important starting point for most patients seeking eyelid lift surgery.

At the time of the pre-op consultation, the surgeon will explain various aspects of blepharoplasty to the patient as well as apprise them on the estimated costs of the procedure.

Board certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Eric Yavrouian provides eyelid surgery to patients in Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Greater Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, CA, and surrounding locations.

Factors Affecting the Cost

Upper and lower eyelid lift plastic surgery costs may differ between practices. The geographical location of a practice affects the costs of the surgery.

In comparison to smaller towns in the interiors, the cost of cosmetic procedures such as blepharoplasty will usually be higher in prime urban centers and busy metropolitan cities.

Factors such as the quality standards of the treatment, customized care and attention, the use of innovative technologies, and the experience and credentials of the staff affect the overall costs of eyelid lift cosmetic surgery.

Another factor that affects the overall cost of the procedure is the choice of surgical facilities such as a private surgical suite, a hospital, or an ambulatory surgical center.

The surgeon’s fee can differ depending on their expertise, credentials, and reputation in the area of facial cosmetic surgery. If the services of an anesthesiologist or a nurse anesthetist are involved, it can impact the overall costs as well.

Some patients may require upper or lower blepharoplasty while others may need both procedures. At times, the eyelid lift may be undertaken with other surgical or non-surgical procedures such as brow lift, fat transfer, Botox, or dermal fillers.

In each case, the costs will vary, and the patient may be able to get a special rate or discount if they choose to receive a combination of procedures.

Insurance

Eyelid lift plastic surgery is generally considered elective surgery. But a notable exception is when the patient experiences ptosis. Ptosis causes heavy droopiness in the lids which may lead to vision impediments. Patients with this condition may be eligible to receive partial or full insurance coverage.

Patients should discuss with their insurer in advance if they suffer from ptosis. The surgeon’s team may be able to offer the patient assistance and information on the insurance documentation and formalities.

Financing

The practice may accept payment for eyelid lift surgery through major credit cards. In addition, the patient can choose from multiple financing options such as loans from friends and family, bank loans, or financing from medical care financing firms that provide loans exclusively for medical purposes.

These companies usually offer more competitive rates of interest, faster loan approvals, and easy monthly installments of up to 60 months.

Facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Eric Yavrouian receives patients from Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Greater Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, CA, and nearby areas for blepharoplasty.

For more information about treatments and procedures by Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Eric J. Yavrouian, serving patients in and around Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank and the Greater Los Angeles, CA area call 818-241-2150 or click here to contact him for a consultation.

Eyelid lift cosmetic surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, improves the appearance of sagging, tired-looking eyes. At the time of the pre-operative consultation, the surgeon will assess the condition of the patient’s upper and lower lids and recommend a suitable eyelid lift technique.

Board certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Eric Yavrouian provides eyelid surgery to patients in Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Greater Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, CA, and surrounding communities.

Upper Eyelid Lift

This procedure helps treat the wrinkles, droopiness, and puffiness in the upper lids. Aging upper lids usually cause partial vision obstruction. Upper blepharoplasty can help correct this condition. In this procedure, the surgeon places tiny incisions across the lid crease.

Depending on the needs of the patient, they may also tighten the muscle through these incisions and remove excess skin to create a rejuvenated, youthful eye appearance. The surgeon may also redistribute excess fat to attain natural-looking outcomes.

Lower Eyelid Lift

The muscles in the under eye area tend to sag as a person ages. This causes the fat to protrude creating the appearance of under eye bags.

This condition may cause the face to appear weary or tired. In addition, the misplaced fat may create dark circles or shadows beneath the eyes. The tear troughs may also descend lower towards the cheeks.

Lower blepharoplasty can help treat these conditions. In this procedure, the surgeon creates tiny incisions to remove excess sagging skin, redistribute the fat more uniformly, and offer a smoother and more defined look from the lower lash line to the cheeks.

This surgery helps patients attain a more balanced and aesthetically appealing upper face appearance.

Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty

In case the patient has less prominent under eye bags, the surgeon may recommend the transconjunctival blepharoplasty technique. This cosmetic surgery procedure involves removing excess fatty pockets from the lower lids without skin excision.

The surgeon can perform this by placing multiple small incisions with the lower lid. This procedure is less invasive and does not lead to any external scarring.

Combination Blepharoplasty

Certain patients may need correction in the upper and lower eyelids simultaneously. The surgeon may recommend a combination eyelid lift surgery for such patients. In this procedure, both the upper and lower eye sections are treated to create more proportionate, natural-looking outcomes.

The surgeon will place microscopic incisions within the eyelid lines or eye creases to excise loose skin, move fat pockets, and re-contour the eye muscles. At times, a combination blepharoplasty may be undertaken along with a brow lift to address drooping skin above the eyes.

Outcomes

The results of blepharoplasty will vary between two patients. However, most patients will be satisfied with the enhancement in the appearance of their eyes and upper face area.

A majority of patients seek to accomplish a more youthful and alert eye appearance, while a few patients experience relief upon the restoration of their full vision (which had previously been obscured due to droopy upper eyelids).

Recovery

The surgeon will provide the patient will detailed post-operative care instructions.

For best results, the patient should take adequate rest, keep their head in an elevated position, use cold compresses to mitigate swelling and bruising and apply an ointment prescribed by the surgeon to reduce irritation. Most patients can return to work within a week.

Facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Eric Yavrouian receives patients from Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Greater Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, CA, and nearby areas for blepharoplasty.
For more information about treatments and procedures by Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Eric J. Yavrouian, serving patients in and around Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank and the Greater Los Angeles, CA area call 818-241-2150 or click here to contact him for a consultation.

Some facial characteristics are specific to a particular ethnicity. Each member of a specific race does not share these features. But, at times, people who do have these ethnic features choose to undergo cosmetic surgery to modify these attributes.

Rhinoplasty surgery is sought-after by patients whose ethnic characteristics include a broad nose. In general, individuals from Asian and African ethnicities consider nose surgery to reduce the flared or wide appearance of their nostrils.

Board certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Eric Yavrouian provides ethnic nose reshaping surgery to patients in Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Greater Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, CA, and surrounding communities.

The Big Picture

When it comes to the unique anatomical and cosmetic needs of ethnic noses, it is crucial that the surgeon adopts a customized surgical approach. They should not change the appearance of the nose to a degree where it completely changes the patient’s identity.

Enhancing the Appearance of the Nose in Ethnic Patients

Ethnic rhinoplasty involves modifying the nose to develop a nose shape that is more proportionate and harmonious with other facial characteristics of the patient without changing their appearance in a drastic way.

Nose reshaping surgery on African American, Asian, and Hispanic patients should take into consideration the distinct internal and external structure of the ethnic nose.

An experienced and well-qualified rhinoplasty surgeon will evaluate whether the nose requires significant modifications to the internal structures to enhance its external appearance.

Special attention has to be given to the ethnic nose due to its distinct characteristics. For example, African American, Asian, and Hispanic patients often have fuller, rounder, and less protruding nose tips.

Ethnic patients may seek to lengthen and refine the nasal tip to ensure that it appears taller and narrower. Additionally, ethnic rhinoplasty can address excessively flared or wide nostrils as well.

Ethnic Rhinoplasty Techniques

In ethnic rhinoplasty, the cosmetic surgeon makes use of specialized techniques such as altering the cartilage and bone shape within the nose, making the nostrils narrower or taking cartilage from other areas of the body for grafting to create a longer nose tip.

Sometimes surgeons may use synthetic implants due to the ease of placement that they offer. However, in some cases, they can only use cartilage from the patient’s own body for safe and effective results. This reduces the risk of complications, and migration or extrusion usually associated with synthetic implants.

Patients from Middle Eastern heritage usually choose rhinoplasty to reduce the nasal hump, refine the nose tip, and achieve a nose shape that is more proportional to other facial features.

African American candidates seek nose reshaping surgery to refine a broad nose bridge, narrow flared nostrils, and build-up a weak nose tip using a cartilage graft from another area of the patient’s body.

People of Hispanic ethnicity may consider nose surgery to reduce a very prominent nasal bridge. They may, on the other hand, desire a stronger facial profile which can be accomplished by augmenting a very flat nose.

The plastic surgeon will refine a thick or full nose tip to restore the focus on other facial characteristics of the patient.

Conservative Approach

A customized surgical plan is vital for effective outcomes in ethnic rhinoplasty surgery. This procedure should preserve the characteristics that lend a person their uniqueness and identity. Ethnic rhinoplasty should only aim to enhance the patient’s natural beauty subtly.

Facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Eric Yavrouian receives patients from Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Greater Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, CA, and nearby areas for ethnic nose surgery.
For more information about treatments and procedures by Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Eric J. Yavrouian, serving patients in and around Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank and the Greater Los Angeles, CA area call 818-241-2150 or click here to contact him for a consultation.

Alar adjustment is a surgical procedure that reduces flared or wide nostrils. The outer edges of the nostrils are called the ala. Alar adjustment is typically performed along with width reduction.

The surgeon removes a portion of tissue to adjust the level of tension that is leading to the excessive nostril width.

The Weir technique is a specialized alar adjustment approach that involves a specific incision type. The surgeon removes tissue to develop a wedge-shaped void and then sutures it to create desirable contours.

Quality of Life Impact

Certain ethnic patients tend to have wide nostrils along with a nasal flare. African American patients usually have this type of nasal anatomy. Some patients feel that their wide and/or flared nostrils distract from other facial features. This can have an adverse effect on an individual’s self-esteem.

Board certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Eric Yavrouian provides nose reshaping surgery to patients in Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Greater Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, CA, and surrounding locations.

Procedure

The surgeon will remove a wedge of tissue from the side of the nostrils near the junction with the cheek in a procedure known as alarplasty. The wedge base will at the level of the alar rims, and the pointed apex will be near the sides where the nose connects to the cheek groove.

The amount of tissue removal will depend on the width of the nostrils. Many rhinoplasty surgeons and patients try to measure the change in mm narrowing on the frontal view.

However, this can be challenging as the wedge size that is removed does not accurately reflect the frontal narrowing distance.

The surgeon will explain to the patient whether they need a minor, medium, or dramatic change. Most patients want a medium change. Patients should understand that it is always possible to remove more tissue later on if they feel that their nostrils are still excessively wide. But the excision of substantial amounts of tissue is difficult to reverse.

Different Approaches

Some nose surgeons use a suturing technique to draw the walls in medially. However, this can lead to bunching. Yet other surgeons only place incisions within the nostrils from fear of external scarring.

But this technique does not create dramatic changes. Incisions placed on the outside of the nose heal well and can be made inconspicuously adjacent to the alar groove.

A skilled rhinoplasty surgeon will make this incision in the area where the nostrils connect to the cheeks. This allows the scar to remain discreet within the natural crease between these regions.

Alarplasty, or nostril narrowing, is an effective procedure that offers dramatic results without the need for a full rhinoplasty.

After the Surgery

The patient will experience some discomfort and pain in the nose region along with inflammation and puffiness during the initial few days of the recovery phase. The pain will gradually subside in two to three days. However, the inflammation will take more time to resolve.

Patients typically experience minor bleeding in the incision areas. This bleeding typically resolves in around two days. The swelling on the face starts to subside in around a week and should be completely resolved by two weeks.

The patient will need to visit the office to have their bandages taken off in around three days after the procedure. The surgeon will typically remove stitches at the end of the first week.

Facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Eric Yavrouian receives patients from Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Greater Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, CA, and nearby areas for nose surgery.
For more information about treatments and procedures by Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Eric J. Yavrouian, serving patients in and around Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank and the Greater Los Angeles, CA area call 818-241-2150 or click here to contact him for a consultation.