Patients with ptosis previously had the option of doing nothing or having surgery. A surgical procedure can benefit select patients, but for many the idea of eyelid surgery is daunting.

Ptosis, where the eyelids droop, as well as ectropion and entropion, are problems of the eyelid that can strike the elderly.

Fixing a drooping eyelid (ptosis) is more complicated. Let’s carry our garage analogy a little further. A garage has a motor to lift the door and a chain connecting the motor to the door.

Blepharoplasty, also known as an eyelid lift, is becoming one of the top most sought after cosmetic surgeries for celebrities like Matt Damon, 52, and Jennifer Coolidge, 61, as well as everyday ...

Amanda Bynes reveled she got a bleph procedure earlier this week, and plastic surgeon and blepharoplasty specialist Dr. Peter Lee explains to PEOPLE what it is — and what he thinks of her results.

The results of the procedure last about 15 to 20 years. If it is for medical purposes, it is covered by medical insurance plans in most cases. If not, the out-of-pocket cost is about $4,000 to $6,000.

The medical condition called ptosis is when the eyelid droops in front of the eye. Houston oculofacial plastic surgeon, Dr. Mirwat Sami, regularly performs surgery to correct ptosis since it can ...

Canthoplasty is a cosmetic procedure that reconstructs the eyelid. It’s sometimes referred to as “almond eye” surgery because it gives the eyes a more almond shape. Canthoplasty procedures ...

Medicare typically does not cover cosmetic eyelid surgery, but may cover the procedure when medically necessary, such as to correct impaired vision. To qualify for coverage, you must provide ...