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Eyelid surgery, also called blepharoplasty, is a cosmetic surgical procedure that improves the appearance of the eyelids. It can be done on the upper eyelid, the lower lids, or both to restore and repair them.
Not everyone is a good candidate for an eyelid lift in Tampa, so we encourage you to schedule a consultation with double-board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kailash Narasimhan. During your consultation, he can determine your eligibility and discuss other procedures that may help address your cosmetic concerns.
Several criteria make you a good candidate for eyelid lift procedures. While these criteria appear straightforward, your eligibility for surgery in Tampa can only be confirmed by Dr. Narasimhan during your consultation.
Undergoing an invasive procedure like surgery is stressful for your body. You must be in good overall health without a history of serious medical conditions that could impair healing or increase the risk of complications. When you meet these criteria, age is not a factor.
The best candidates are at least 30 years old and have no other eye conditions, such as glaucoma or dry eye. Underlying medical conditions that could negatively influence surgery include thyroid disorders like Graves’ disease or hypothyroidism, heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
Sagging eyelid skin or puffy undereyes are necessary criteria for an eyelid lift. Dr. Narasimhan will determine if enough skin is present that needs to be removed. An eyelid lift can cause a permanently wide-eyed and startled appearance when done inappropriately. Our goal is to help you look refreshed, younger, and more alert.
You must have realistic expectations of what the surgery can produce. A blepharoplasty can rejuvenate your appearance and may even improve your vision, but it does not change how you look. While it can make you look more alert and awake, it cannot change your overall appearance and does not affect any excess skin on the rest of your face or forehead.
Nicotine and tobacco increase the risk of adverse complications during surgery, impair healing, and increase the risk of infection. We recommend you stop smoking and using tobacco or nicotine products at least six weeks before and after the procedure. This includes chewing tobacco, smoking, vaping, nicotine gum, and nicotine patches.
Typically, insurance companies do not offer benefits for cosmetic surgery. Instead, they use medical necessity as a metric to determine whether a procedure can be covered or partially covered.
When excess skin tissue on your upper eyelids impairs your vision, you may qualify as a candidate for a medically necessary eyelid lift in Tampa. Work with your insurance provider to determine if your policy offers any coverage. In most cases, you will need prior authorization and must provide the insurance company with documentation that the excess skin and fat impair your vision.
Most insurance companies require your ophthalmologist to fill out forms documenting your impaired vision before they will offer benefits. This must be done before surgery, and insurance companies will not retroactively approve surgeries.
Blepharoplasty can improve your appearance, but it is not the right surgery for everyone. Certain conditions can keep you from being a candidate for an eyelid lift in Tampa, including serious illnesses, infections, active eye infections, or active eye conditions.
During your consultation, Dr. Narasimhan will determine if a blepharoplasty is the correct surgery to correct your upper eyelids. In some cases, correcting drooping eyelids with a forehead lift can also tighten the upper eyelids. In this case, if an upper eyelid lift were completed, it would not allow for the correction of drooping eyebrows without leaving you with a permanent startled appearance.
An upper or lower eyelid lift and correction can improve your overall appearance and make a better first impression. When you are considering an eyelid lift, you should work with a plastic surgeon like Dr. Narasimhan, who understands the craft and has the experience and expertise to make the right decisions.
We encourage you to call our office today and schedule your consultation to learn more about whether you are a candidate for an eyelid lift in Tampa and how this simple procedure can address your cosmetic concerns.
