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Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) in Utah
Hooded upper lids and under-eye bags. What blepharoplasty costs in Utah, when insurance covers it, and the surgeons who remove just enough.
- Typical cost in Utah
- $4,000–$12,000
- Our №1 for eyelid surgery
- Dr. Steven MobleyMobley MD Facial Plastic Surgery, Millcreek (Salt Lake City)
- Recovery
- Sutures out at 1 week, bruising gone by 10 to 14 days, contacts at 2 weeks
- Insurance
- Upper lids: sometimes, with a visual-field test. Lower lids: no
The best eyelid surgery surgeons in Utah
7 face-only specialists, in our editorial order for this procedure. Featured placement is disclosed. How we rank.
- 01
Dr. Steven R. Mobley, MD
Mobley MD Facial Plastic Surgery · Millcreek (Salt Lake City)
Utah's most recognized facial-only surgeon, with a national reputation in rhinoplasty and otoplasty.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Former Director of Facial Plastic Surgery, University of Utah
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- 02
Dr. Douglas Henstrom, MD
Utah Facial Plastics · Draper & Layton
Mayo Clinic and Harvard trained facial surgeon with a reconstructive pedigree.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Mayo Clinic residency
- Harvard / Mass Eye and Ear fellowship
- Region
- Salt Lake County
- Certified
- Double board
- 03
Dr. P. Daniel Ward, MD
Ward MD Facial Plastic Surgery / Form · Salt Lake City
Academic-trained rhinoplasty and facelift surgeon who built one of Salt Lake's largest aesthetic groups.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Utah
- Founder of Form Surgery Center and Form Med Spa
- Region
- Salt Lake County
- Certified
- Double board
- 04
Dr. Scott K. Thompson, MD
Utah Facial Plastics · Draper & Layton
Founder of Utah Facial Plastics and one of the state's busiest facelift and rhinoplasty surgeons.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Founder of Utah Facial Plastics (2006)
- Deep plane facelift and rhinoplasty focus
- Region
- Salt Lake County
- Certified
- Double board
- 05
Dr. James P. Manning, MD
Utah Facial Plastics / Manning Facial Plastic Surgery · Bountiful & Draper
Quatela-fellowship-trained facelift surgeon and hair restoration specialist serving Davis County.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Fellowship with Dr. Vito Quatela
- Facelift and hair restoration focus
- Region
- Davis County
- Certified
- Double board
- 06
Dr. Amir Allak, MD
Aspen Facial Plastic Surgery · Riverton
Face-and-neck-only surgeon bringing cosmetic and functional expertise to Riverton and the southwest valley.
- Face and neck only practice
- Cosmetic and functional nasal surgery
- Southwest Salt Lake County location
- Region
- Salt Lake County
- Certified
- Board certified
- 07
Dr. John B. Bitner, MD
Bitner Facial Plastic Surgery · Layton
The only Utah surgeon fellowship-trained in both facial plastic surgery and hair restoration.
- ABFPRS board certified
- Mayo Clinic residency
- Dual fellowship: facial plastics and hair restoration
- Region
- Davis County
- Certified
- Double board
01 · What it is
About eyelid surgery
Upper blepharoplasty removes excess skin and sometimes fat that hoods the upper lid, restoring a visible eyelid crease. Lower blepharoplasty addresses under-eye bags by removing or repositioning fat, often through a hidden incision inside the lid (transconjunctival), and may be combined with skin tightening or fat grafting. Some upper-lid cases are functional (visual-field obstruction) and insurance-eligible.
02 · Who it's for
Good candidates
- Hooded or heavy upper eyelids that make you look tired or interfere with vision
- Puffy bags or hollows under the eyes
- Patients in good health without uncontrolled dry-eye or thyroid eye disease
03 · Cost
What eyelid surgery costs in Utah
$4,000 to $12,000
Upper lids alone are on the low end; upper and lower together with fat repositioning are on the high end. Functional upper blepharoplasty may be covered by insurance. Insurance: upper lids: sometimes, with a visual-field test. Lower lids: no.
04 · Recovery
The timeline
Sutures out at about one week. Bruising fades in 10 to 14 days. Contact lenses can usually be worn again at two weeks. Final scar maturation takes months but incisions hide in the natural crease.
05 · Choosing
How to choose a eyelid surgery surgeon
- Conservative philosophy: skin removal in millimeters, fat preserved or repositioned rather than aggressively removed
- Assessment of brow position (a low brow can masquerade as heavy lids)
- Experience with lower-lid support techniques (canthopexy) to avoid lid retraction
Eyelid Surgery in Utah: questions, answered
01How much does eyelid surgery cost in Utah?
Upper blepharoplasty in Utah typically costs $4,000 to $6,500; lower blepharoplasty $5,000 to $8,000; and all four lids together $9,000 to $12,000. Insurance may cover upper lids when a visual-field test documents obstruction.
02Will eyelid surgery leave scars?
Upper-lid incisions sit in the natural crease and are nearly invisible once healed. Lower-lid fat can often be removed through the inside of the lid with no external scar.
03Who is the best eyelid surgeon in Utah?
Dr. Steven Mobley (Mobley MD) is our top pick, with Dr. Douglas Henstrom, Dr. Scott Thompson, Dr. P. Daniel Ward and Dr. Amir Allak also recommended. See the ranked list and methodology.
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