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What does lower eyelid surgery treat?

Lower eyelid surgery is primarily used to address puffy or bulging bags underneath your eyes that give the face an aged, sad, exhausted appearance. When performed by a skilled facial plastic surgeon such as Dr. Yael Halaas, lower eyelid surgery can achieve a wide range of benefits, including: 

  • Removing puffy or bulging bags under the eyes 
  • Improving the appearance of wrinkles in the area
  • Correcting lower eyelids that show white under the iris
  • Reducing loose skin and excess fat around the lower eyes
  • Correcting asymmetry of the lower eyelids

Dr. Yael Halaas - Lower Blepharoplasty

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Lower Blepharoplasty NYC | Dr. Yael Halaas

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Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty NYC | Dr. Yael Halaas

Lower blepharoplasty procedure details

Lower blepharoplasty takes about one hour, and can be performed under local anesthesia and PO sedation — or general anesthesia, depending on patient preference. Dr. Halaas has an accredited operating room for which she studied, and she also serves as an accreditation inspector around the tri-state area.

During lower eyelid surgery in NYC, Dr. Halaas removes excess skin, muscle, and fat, and may also re-position fat and/or tighten lax muscles as needed. She makes the incision just underneath the lower lashes, in the natural creases of the area so that when healed, it will be nearly invisible.

In cases where excess fat is the main cause of sagging or bulging, the best approach is often to simply remove the fat through an incision inside the lower eyelid. This is a procedure known as a transconjunctival blepharoplasty.

I had lower blepharoplasty, and my only regret is not having it done sooner. I am truly amazed at how everything turned out and could not have asked for a better surgeon and overall experience! As if her expertise wasn’t enough, her top-notch staff was icing on the cake.

G.G.

Lower Blepharoplasty Cost

The starting cost for lower blepharoplasty is $11,000. During your consultation with Dr. Halaas, details about your procedure, individual health considerations, and the anticipated surgical approach will be thoroughly discussed. When considering cosmetic surgery pricing, it's important to recognize that the final cost is tailored to meet each patient's unique needs. This personalized approach ensures transparency and clarity regarding the total investment required for your aesthetic goals.

We aim to empower you to make informed decisions about your cosmetic journey by providing a detailed breakdown of costs. Call our office for more details and schedule a consultation for a more personalized quote just for you.

Recovery and results

The average amount of recovery time for lower eyelid surgery is one week off of work and regular activities. The first two days after surgery should be spent at home comfortably, where you can easily apply ice and take it easy. During recovery, your eyes will likely feel tight, sore, sticky and dry, and/or swollen, and they may also be discolored due to bleeding. You may also experience some eye leakage as your eyes heal, and you will have stitches in the incisions. Your vision also may be blurry, and you may find that your eyes are very light-sensitive. Bruising and inflammation can last from one week to one month, but discomfort should be minimal. Your sutures will be removed five days following surgery. To speed healing and keep swelling at bay, keep your head elevated with soft, “moldable” cold compresses over your eyes. Avoid contact lenses and all forms of exercise for at least three weeks. Results are apparent at about six weeks after surgery. You will have follow-up visits with Dr. Halaas at one week, one month, three months, six months, and one year.

Dr. Halaas for lower eyelid surgery in NYC

Eyelid surgery is one of Dr. Yael Halaas’s main areas of focus, and one of the most well-known services. If you’re interested in lower eyelid surgery in NYC, Westchester, or surrounding areas, she is the perfect surgeon for you. Dr. Halaas is double board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and she is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). In addition, she is the number one female facial plastic surgeon on the East Coast and a key opinion leader, speaker, and clinical investigator for all of the leading technology companies in the world. Besides these accolades, Dr. Halaas is beloved by her patients for her bedside manner, her empathy and honesty, and her ability to relate to them. 

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COVID-19 Safety Measures

We understand that there may be times when you miss an appointment due to emergencies or obligations for work and family.

However, due to Covid 19. and the current CDC guidelines, we are implementing a new ” no exceptions” cancellation/no show/rescheduling policy effective September 1, 2020.

If any appointment is cancelled or RESCHEDULED less than 24 hours in advance you will be charged a fee of $100. This policy will be in place until further notice and applies to new AND existing clients We apologize for any inconvenience but look forward to getting through this difficult time together.

At Dr. Halaas office, we take our staff’s and patients’ health very seriously. We are implementing safety measures to ensure everyone who comes through our doors will experience the highest level of care and the lowest risk levels.

Safety of our Employees

Each day we are taking our employees temperatures and going over a questionnaire to make sure we are all in the best of health. If anyone has a temperature over 100.4, or has fever, sore throat, chills, loss of taste, cough, shortness of breath, muscle pains, or headache, they will be asked to leave and go see their primary care doctor, or go get tested.

If an employee has been in contact with someone with Covid, we will ask them to get themselves tested, or they will have to quarantine themselves for two weeks.

We have installed a sneeze guard at our front counter for the safety of both our employees and our patients.

Safety of our Patients

Patients must sign up for our patient portal before coming to their appointment

  • Information to get into the portal will be emailed immediately after making an appointment
  • Information to be completed will be medical history as well as a Covid questionnaire
  • Covid questionnaire must be completed for EVERY visit patient makes until further notice
  • We also have a patient app, MyPatientVisit, that we can communicate with the patient when we are ready to see them

All patients must wear masks to their appointment.

We ask patients to come to their appointment alone. Minors may be accompanied by an adult.

Temperature will be taken at the door.

  • If they have a temperature over 100.4 they will be rescheduled and asked to go see their primary care doctor

Once patient has been cleared, we will escort them to their suite where they will be treated.
We have removed water and snacks from our waiting area, as well as all pamphlets regarding services.

Each room will be thoroughly disinfected in between patients
We encourage telehealth consults beforehand, so we can make a plan for when patients do come into office.

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