Blepharoplasty Cost [2026]
Last updated: September 2026
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) costs between $3,500 and $9,000 on average in the United States in 2026. Final pricing depends on your surgeon's experience, geographic location, facility and anesthesia fees, and the complexity of your plan.
Below you'll find city-by-city pricing, what's included in a complete quote, and how to compare costs from different surgeons.
$3,500 - $9,000
National average for blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty Statistics
138,485 blepharoplasty procedures performed in 2022
Eyelid surgery is the third most popular facial cosmetic surgery in the United States, behind rhinoplasty and facelift
Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) 2022 Statistics
96% patient satisfaction rate
Blepharoplasty has one of the highest satisfaction rates among cosmetic procedures, with patients reporting a more rested and youthful appearance
Source: Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal
May be covered by insurance when medically necessary
Upper blepharoplasty qualifies for insurance coverage when drooping eyelids impair peripheral vision, as documented by visual field testing
What Affects the Price?
What Should Be Included?
A Complete Quote Should Include:
- Surgeon’s fee
- Anesthesia fee (if applicable)
- Facility or operating-room fee
- Pre-operative appointments
- Post-operative follow-ups
- Required garments or supplies
Watch Out For
"All-inclusive" pricing that doesn't specify what's included. Always ask for an itemized quote.
Recovery Time
1-2 weeks
Typical recovery period
Stitches removed in 5-7 days. Bruising fades in 2 weeks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does blepharoplasty cost?
The average cost of blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) in the United States is $3,500 to $9,000. Final pricing depends on your surgeon's experience, geographic location, facility and anesthesia fees, and the complexity of your plan.
What's included in the blepharoplasty price?
A complete blepharoplasty quote should itemize surgeon’s fee, anesthesia fee (if applicable), facility or operating-room fee, pre-operative appointments, post-operative follow-ups. Always ask what could cost extra and whether the quoted plan covers one treatment or a series.
Is blepharoplasty worth the cost?
That depends on your goals, anatomy, risk tolerance, recovery burden, and the specific treatment plan. Afters does not assign a clinical-quality or satisfaction score to blepharoplasty. Compare several consultations, ask about alternatives and complications, and independently confirm the clinician's credentials before deciding.
Can I finance blepharoplasty?
Financing availability is practice- and lender-specific. Ask the practice about current providers, then verify APR, any promotional or deferred-interest structure, fees, eligibility, term, and payment consequences in the lender disclosure before applying.
Why do blepharoplasty prices vary so much?
Price variation comes from surgeon experience, geographic location, facility and anesthesia needs, case complexity, and what the quote includes.
Put the price beside the work
See blepharoplasty results matched to you first, then use this guide to ask better questions about what each practice includes in its quote.