The Eyes Have It
Boston Blepharoplasty - Blepharoplasty Boston MA. An upper eyelid blepharoplasty will treat loose or sagging skin that creates folds or hides the natural contour of the upper eyelid.
Rejuvenation of the eyes with an upper lid blepharoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery procedure that does not receive nearly as much press as BOTOX®, or injectable facial fillers. However, with an upper lid blepharoplasty, patients can achieve a significant improvement in their facial appearance and one that often does not need to be repeated.
An upper eyelid blepharoplasty will treat loose or sagging skin that creates folds or hides the natural contour of the upper eyelid. During the surgery, Dr. Moss will excise the excess skin that is causing the extra folds or sagging skin of the upper eyelid. The incision is made so that it is hidden in the crease of the upper lid and is usually barely visible after healing has taken place.
While an upper lid blepharoplasty is surgery, it is one that can be done in Dr. Moss’ office using a local anesthetic, (you’re awake). Patients can also elect to have this in a hospital setting, utilizing a general anesthesia (you’re asleep). Often times, if a patient is having some form of a facelift or even cosmetic surgery of the body, an upper lid blepharoplasty can be performed at the same time.
Dr. Moss is finding that upper lid blepharoplasty surgery is becoming more popular in his office. It is not uncommon for a BOTOX® or Restylane® patient to ask about improving the appearance of their eyes. The age group that many blepharoplasty patients are in (35 to 55) is the same age group that loves facial injectables such as BOTOX®, Restylane®, or Radiesse™.
A patient will need to take 3-5 days off from work to have an upper lid blepharoplasty. However, you will be somewhat bruised, anywhere from 1-2 weeks. Eye makeup can be applied in ten days. Other facial makeup (other than eye makeup) can be worn the day after surgery. The discomfort tends to be relatively mild after an upper lid blepharoplasty. Although Dr. Moss provides all blepharoplasty patients with prescription pain medication, many find that they only need Tylenol after this surgery, to manage any discomfort.
An upper lid blepharoplasty with Dr. Moss is reasonably priced. For most patients the cost of this surgery, all inclusive, is around $2500 when performed in his office. This includes Dr. Moss’ fee for surgery and all pre and post operative appointments, as well as all supplies needed for the procedure. If a patient elects to have this surgery in the hospital, the charge would be around $3200, all inclusive. This includes all of Dr. Moss’ charges as well as hospital fees and anesthesia charges.
Please call Dr. Moss’ office, (508-747-1322 or 781-337-2421), if you have any questions concerning upper lid blepharoplasty or are interested in setting up a consultation. Both Dr. Moss and his wife Carla have personally had upper lid blepharoplasty surgery, and were delighted with the results. Dr. Moss had his surgery over 25 years ago and Carla had her upper lid blepharoplasty around 20 years ago.
