Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
What Are the Benefits of Blepharoplasty?
- Rejuvenated and youthful appearance
- Correction of excess eyelid skin and fat
- Creation of eyelid crease for patients without one
Dr. McInnes is a caring, dedicated surgeon, and often blends the newest surgical techniques with well-established solutions. He has lectured at numerous national and international meetings, and authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications in regarded journals, including The New England Journal of Medicine and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. After over 16 years of schooling and training, he chose to return back to British Columbia, where he takes pride in serving his home community. Dr. McInnes is the head of plastic surgery at both Royal Columbian and Eagle Ridge Hospitals. He is also a clinical assistant professor at UBC, and the post-graduate education director for Fraser Health Plastic Surgery. He operates at numerous hospitals and private facilities in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver. Dr. McInnes is passionate about plastic surgery; his patience, calm demeanor, and clear communication allow his patients to feel confident and empowered with their surgical options.
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Candidates
Ideal candidates are reasonably healthy individuals without advanced medical problems and without complex visual problems. Patients with eye disease, such as Grave’s disease, glaucoma, dry eye, chronic tearing etc., may find their post-operative symptoms are worse. While some of these patients may still be candidates, it will depend on the severity of their pre-operative symptoms and other factors that will be discussed at your consultation.
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About Blepharoplasty Surgery
Blepharoplasty surgery is also commonly known as hooded eye surgery, droopy eyelid surgery, double eyelid surgery, asymmetrical eyelid surgery, eyelid fat removal, eyelid tightening or an eyelid correction. Ageing eyelid appearance is a very common concern among patients usually caused by loose skin and fat. This produces an aged, and tired appearance.. In severe conditions, some patients can present with visual obstruction. There are other systemic conditions which can cause sagging eyelids that must be carefully assessed by the treating surgeon to ensure patients obtain the appropriate surgery.
How Much Does Blepharoplasty Cost in Vancouver?
An upper blepharoplasty surgery with local anesthetic starts at $4,300, and a lower blepharoplasty and fat grafting under general anesthetic starts at $6,500. Financing plans are available and are an increasingly popular option.
