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What does upper eyelid surgery accomplish?

Upper eyelid surgery is one of Dr. Yael Halaas’s main services at her Westchester and NYC area practice. The procedure removes excess drooping skin and fat deposits that develop around the upper eyelids with age and creates a “resting face” that is exhausted, sad, or upset.

Upper blepharoplasty has the ability to:

  • Reduce puffiness in the upper eyelids
  • Restore the brightness and expression of the eyes
  • Improve the appearance of hooding on the upper eyelid
  • Tighten and firm drooping skin around the eyes 
  • Lift excess skin to improve obscured vision
  • Create a more alert, youthful-looking appearance
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Procedure details

Upper blepharoplasty in NYC generally takes about one hour and can be performed either under local anesthesia with sedation or local anesthesia, depending on patient preference. Dr. Halaas will make an incision in the natural crease of the upper eyelid and will then trim exactly the right amount of skin and excess fat to get a beautiful-looking result. The incision will be hidden in a natural fold of the upper eyelid, leaving behind a well-concealed scar that is barely visible. 

Recovery

Recovery is mild, with only slight bruising that subsides within 3-7 days. Patients may experience some swelling and bruising. The best way to limit this is to keep ice packs on your eyes for the first 2-3 days post-surgery. Patients will also need to avoid any strenuous activity for one week.

Upper Blepharoplasty Cost

The starting cost for upper blepharoplasty is $7,500. When considering cosmetic surgery pricing, it's important to recognize that the final cost is tailored to meet each patient's unique needs. During your consultation, Dr. Halaas will thoroughly discuss specific details about your procedure, your individual health considerations, and the anticipated surgical approach. 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.

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Dr. Halaas is a great doctor. My eyes were horrible — they were baggy and made me looked old and tired. After my first consultation with Dr. Halaas, I was positive she was the perfect doctor. My eyes now look amazing and now I feel so confident, happy, and young. 

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Are you a good candidate for upper eyelid surgery?

If you’re considering upper eyelid surgery in NYC, Westchester, or surrounding areas, you may be a candidate. Ideal candidates are those who:

  • Want to improve the signs of aging around their eyes
  • Have excess skin, puffiness, or drooping of the eyelids
  • Want to decrease excess eyelid skin that is impacting their vision
  • Don’t have pre-existing eye conditions
  • Don’t have thyroid problems 
  • Are non-smokers in general good health
  • Have realistic expectations for what eyelid surgery can accomplish
  • Are willing to follow the recovery instructions from Dr. Halaas

Dr. Halaas for upper eyelid surgery in NYC

If you’re interested in upper eyelid surgery in Westchester or NYC, Dr. Halaas is the perfect choice for you. She is double board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and is also the number one female facial plastic surgeon in NYC. She is a key opinion leader, speaker, and clinical investigator for all of the leading technology companies in the world who has dedicated the past 17 years to offering her patients the best in surgical and aesthetic care, and she has been able to grow her practice from a dedication to each and every patient and their referrals. Her ability to listen to a patient’s desires, natural-looking outcomes, aesthetic eye from years of study as an art historian, and her meticulous attention to detail are what sets her apart.

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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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