Insurance

Have you recently begun to notice excess skin pulling down on your eyelids? If so, you may be curious regarding your corrective options. While most middle aged individuals will eventually experience this condition, there are options available to you to address it. In this article, we will provide you with a little insight to help you assess whether eyelid surgery is right for you.

Step 1 - Take a closer look. Excess skin surrounding the eyes can lead to impaired vision and added pressure, making it more difficult to make your eyes stay open. Droopy eyes can have the effect of making you appear sad or angry when you're actually feeling rather well. Additionally, excess skin can make individuals appear older and tired. If you feel as though a corrective procedure will work to improve your eyesight and make you appear younger, then it just may be right for you.

Step 2 - Contact your health insurance provider and find out whether the procedure is covered under your current plan. If so, you should obtain information regarding the deductible amount in order to assess the costs that you will be incurring.

Step 3 - Schedule an appointment with a qualified Ophthalmologist for an exam. During your meeting, it will be determined wither you have excess skin and it will likely be recommended that you prove the interference through a series of tests. The physician will then take photos of your condition for insurance purposes.

Step 4 - Wait to hear back from your insurance agent pertaining to whether or not your procedure will be covered. During this time, you should be looking into various physicians and facilities to have your treatment and figuring out the various costs associated with them.

Step 5 - Once you've gained approval from your insurance company, it's time to decide whether you will move forward with the procedure. Your Ophthalmologist will provide you with a few recommendations regarding local surgeons, and you can visit with each in order to find the one who best suits your individual needs. Gather information regarding each candidate in reference to their background, experience and past patient experiences. Take notes and discuss any concerns or questions you might have that could possibly influence your decision in any way.

The surgery will be an outpatient procedure and takes roughly half an hour. Most patients are able to return to work within a couple of days, and within 2 weeks, you'll have little more visible than a faint red line indicating where the stitches where placed. After 2-3 months, the swelling and redness will have all but completely subsided and you will be fully recovered.

If you or someone you know are interested in learning more about this type of procedure, the best course of action is to get in touch with a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in eyelid surgery. He or she will best be able to evaluation your specific condition and make recommendations to best suit your individual goals.