Do health Insurance Companies pay for your Eyelid Surgery?

Eyelid Surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is one of the most popular plastic surgeries performed in the US. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 325,112 eyelid surgeries were performed in the year 2020.

However, “Is eyelid surgery covered by insurance” remains the most popular question.

Why?

It is because when it comes to any kind of plastic surgery, the first thing that strikes the mind is the cost and the procedure’s safety. The safety of the procedure solely depends on the plastic surgeon you choose. 

However, the question of the cost to be covered by the insurance company depends on the type of eyelid surgery.

Will your health insurance company pay for the eyelid surgery?

An insurance company usually does not cover the cost of cosmetic surgery under health insurance because it is not considered important to maintain quality of life. However, the major point that health insurance providers consider is whether the surgery is reconstructive or cosmetic!

The same is the case with eyelid surgery. Eyelid surgery can be reconstructive/functional or simply a way to enhance the look of the eyes.

Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery

When surgery is done with the purpose to get rid of physical defects, ailment, or disease, it is considered reconstructive surgery. Eyelid Surgery can be a reconstructive surgery when droopiness of the upper eyelid impairs vision.

Reconstructive eyelid surgery is a medical necessity as it helps you in normalizing the vision of the eyes and the improved appearance of the eye is an added benefit. Thus, in most cases, the medical expenses incurred will be covered under medical insurance.

 

However, you need to provide proof in the form of a visual test in order to showcase coverage for eyelid surgery. In addition, the vision test needs to be performed by a board-certified surgeon.

Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery

Contrary to functional surgery, cosmetic surgery is performed with the objective to enhance the appearance of the eyes. Usually, lower eyelid surgery is considered cosmetic surgery. However, if upper eyelid surgery is done with an aim to rejuvenate the eyes, it will also be considered cosmetic surgery and cannot be covered under health insurance.

However, eyelid surgery has countless benefits which will help you gain a youthful appearance all again!

Learn more about Eyelid surgery

The best way to find out whether your health insurance can cover full or a part of the cost of your eyelid surgery is to meet a board-certified plastic surgeon in Richmond VA.

Dr.Kitto specializes in performing eyelid surgery.  She will listen to what you would like to achieve with your eyelid surgery and offer a customized treatment plan.

At Kitto Plastic Surgery, you can see the difference in the eyes of our patients with our eyelid surgery "before and after" pictures gallery. Also, we will let you determine whether the cost of your eyelid surgery will be covered under health insurance or not.

So what are you waiting for? Schedule an appointment now or call us at 804-294-1777.