Hooded eye ladies - have you had upper eyelids done?

Also interested in this thread for future reference. I do expect to need this and have already at times been able to see a little of my lid in my vision - usually at night when I'm really tired. It's not bad enough to fix yet though I have talked to 2 doctors about it during other visits. I know I have to have the kind where they lift the forehead. Hoping I have a few more years and can get this on Medicare.

I’m scheduled for May 17th. I did the testing and my peripheral vision is effected by the over hanging lids so insurance is covering it. My dad had it done last year and had an easy recovery though more bruising than I am hopeful I will experience. Only a few days off work. I’m really hoping I’ll be able to read the computer without having to tilt my head back! And if I look a little younger or brighter, that’d be okay!

Per google, the average is 3339. I’ve seen ranges from 1200 an eye to 3500 an eye.

I haven't had it done but my former hairdresser did. It was affecting her vision so insurance paid for it. She seemed very happy with the results.

I had an upper and lower bleph a year ago. My lids weren’t impeding my vision (but likely would have eventually) so it wasn’t covered by insurance. I hated looking so tired all the time. It was performed under general anesthesia so I felt kind of crappy for a couple of days afterwards. If you only have your upper lids done they usually use local anesthesic. Stitches came out a week later. The majority of the bruising and swelling was gone after 2 weeks but the actual healing was around 6 months, for example getting the feeling back in my lash line! Putting on mascara was fun! 😆 Recovery would be on a quicker timeline with just an upper bleph for sure! I paid 8k CAD and chose my surgeon based on reviews I read online and the before/after photos on their website. I was very happy with the plastic surgeon, the anaesthesiologist and the nurses who took care of me and I’m happy with my results.

I know a couple of people that have had it done and have been thrilled with the results. One was cosmetic and one medical, so that one was paid for with insurance.
The one that did it cosmetically went out of country to her home and had it done for a few hundred dollars, but I would never do that.
My sister is having it done next money due to medical reasons, so hers will be covered with insurance.

I know 3 people that have had it done in the past couple of years--all medically necessary, all paid by insurance. None of them regret it. The results were awesome. I know I will need it done also. I will be 59 in June, and my right eye is getting really bad but that's also where my paralyzed cranial nerve is so that affects mine also

My boyfriend wants to have his done, but they aren't drooping enough for insurance to cover it.

I do not need this at this point, but what kind of doctor would be the one to determine it is medically necessary? An ophthalmologist?

My mom had this done and it did make a difference in her vision and appearance. My eyes are headed this direction as well and will be 65 in November, so if it needs to be done . . . we will see.

Ok I’ll share! 😬 
I couldn’t find a before photo where I am not smiling so the comparison is not 100% accurate but you should get the idea. The two bottom photos I took just now. Sorry for the bad light and shiny forehead. No makeup today! (Or most days 😆)
(I will be 63 on Friday just for reference.)

I intend to do an upper bleph in the next 3-5 years. I have always had hooded eyes and they’re starting to get worse. I don’t really want to wait until they’re so bad it’s medically necessary. The less invasive, the easier the recovery, supposedly.

I have my mom’s eyes so I can see where mine are going. With all due respect, no thank you.

Friend had her upper lids done, and refreshed is a good definition. I probably would not have known had she not told me. But yes, refreshed!!