May 14, 2026 | Eyelid Surgery
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Blepharoplasty is a customized procedure that addresses sagging skin and volume loss in the upper and lower eyelids for a naturally rejuvenated result. This blog discusses the procedure’s benefits and results, national and local average costs, and a breakdown of the variables that contribute to overall cosmetic surgery pricing.
What Can Blepharoplasty Improve?
If people are commenting that you look tired, bored, or angry when you’re not, it can be frustrating, especially when no amount of eye cream makes a difference. Loose, crepey skin on the upper eyelids can be caused by aging as volume depletes, leaving excess skin that sometimes droops down, obstructing your field of vision. On the other hand, a similar volume loss under the eyes reveals natural fat pads that appear as persistent puffiness; this exposure of the fat pads can also be caused by genetics and may be seen in younger patients.
Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that addresses loose skin on the upper lids, puffy bags on the lower lids, or both, revealing a more youthful, alert appearance without altering the shape of the eyes.
Dr. Nirav Savalia is a top-rated, board-certified facial plastic surgeon in Newport Beach, CA, with decades of experience performing facial rejuvenation and cosmetic procedures that reflect his patients’ natural beauty. Dr. Savalia performs blepharoplasty with precision and a conservative approach, preserving the natural shape and appearance of the eyes while addressing the patient’s cosmetic concerns.
What Is the Average Cost of Blepharoplasty?
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost of eyelid surgery is $3,359 for upper blepharoplasty and $3,876 for lower blepharoplasty. However, these averages may include only the surgical fee, with facility, anesthesia, and miscellaneous fees excluded.
Will insurance pay for blepharoplasty?
Health insurance covers only medically necessary procedures, so elective surgery, such as cosmetic surgery, is not included.
In rare cases, when the upper eyelid skin droops so severely that the patient cannot see, health insurance may cover a portion of the cost. However, this is very rare, and you must prove that surgery is the only way to improve this condition, typically by providing extensive health records of prior treatments and recommendations from your eye doctor.
Lower blepharoplasty is strictly cosmetic, so insurance will not cover it.
Local Average Cost of Blepharoplasty: Newport Beach, CA
The cost of your cosmetic eye surgery will vary depending on a number of factors, including the surgeon’s expertise, the complexity of your case, geographic location, and additional fees. While a consultation with your board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to learn exactly what your unique blepharoplasty will cost, when you look for average pricing, it’s best to pay attention to local averages.
Blepharoplasty in Newport Beach, CA, generally costs between $3,800 and $10,000, depending on whether it includes upper, lower, or both eyelids. Upper blepharoplasty typically starts at $3,359, and lower blepharoplasty starts at $3,876. Due to the complexity and length of a combination procedure, the starting average is around $8,500.
Geography plays a role in surgical fees, as metropolitan and coastal areas attract higher-caliber plastic surgeons and have a higher cost of living, so fees must reflect these factors.
How Are Plastic Surgery Prices Determined?
As you can see, there’s some variation in cosmetic surgery pricing, and the amounts above don’t include additional fees, which also vary. We’ll discuss the various fees and how they factor in below.
- Surgical Fee: This is the cost of the procedure itself; it’s also the average number we’ve been discussing so far. This fee is dictated by the surgeon and reflects their experience and specialization. By choosing a specialist, you are likely to pay a premium for their services, but you are ensuring a more comprehensive understanding of the procedure’s nuances and, likely, a surgeon with much more experience.
- Facility Fee: This is the cost of performing the procedure in an operating room or other facility. Generally, surgeons perform complex procedures or those with a longer duration in an accredited surgical facility or a hospital operating room. Some procedures, such as certain upper blepharoplasties, can be performed in the office under local anesthesia. This varies, but procedures performed in hospitals typically have higher facility fees than those performed in surgical centers, while in-office procedures are the least expensive. Dr. Savalia performs blepharoplasty either in a surgical center or in his office.
- Anesthesia Fee: Your surgery will be performed using general anesthesia or local anesthesia with or without IV sedation. This depends on the complexity and length of the procedure, with general anesthesia offering the safer, more expensive option. Because blepharoplasty is typically a quick procedure, it can safely be performed using local anesthesia with IV sedation.
Want to Learn More About Blepharoplasty in Newport Beach, CA?
Discover what facial plastic surgeon Dr. Savalia can do, helping you restore a youthful, alert appearance with upper or lower blepharoplasty. During your consultation, he will discuss your goals and offer his professional opinion before designing a custom surgical plan and providing an accurate cost estimate. Call Savalia Plastic Surgery today at (949) 759-0980 or complete the contact form to schedule your consultation.
