| FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
| Questions and Answers |
Why would I choose Dr. Victor for my eyelid
surgery?
Dr. Victor is a board certified, fellowship trained,
oculoplastic surgeon experienced in this specific area of plastic
surgery. The eyes and areas surrounding the eyes are very
sensitive and require a physician that is trained to perform such
procedures in order to obtain a symmetric look. Dr. Victor
often handles difficult eyelid cases referred by other eye
physicians.
How do I know if I am a candidate for eyelid
surgery?
In order to determine if you are a candidate for eyelid surgery,
Dr. Victor will perform an examination and make a diagnosis of
your condition. He will then discuss with you the risks, benefits,
and impact that surgery would have on your appearance
and/or vision.
How long is the recovery period after eyelid
surgery?
The recovery period is generally less than a week. Stitches
are removed 5 - 6 days after surgery. Within a week after the
surgery, the majority of swelling and bruising has subsided.
Can I drive myself home after surgery?
A patient should not drive home after a procedure because of
the medication given during surgery for comfort. Patients can
drive the following day if desired.
Does Dr. Victor operate on both eyes at the same
time?
In most cases, both eyes would be operated on at the same
time, if the condition affects both eyes.
Will my surgery be covered by insurance?
Insurance coverage of the surgical procedure depends on the
diagnosis, the severity of the condition and whether or not the
procedure is a covered benefit under your insurance plan. In
many instances, if vision is being impaired, for example, by a
droopy eyelid, insurance will cover the procedure. A simple
visual field test is performed in the office to determine the
amount of vision blocked by the eyelid condition.
How long will the procedure take?
The surgical procedure time varies with the type of oculoplastic
procedure being performed. Typically, most procedures last
between 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Where will the procedure be performed?
Surgery is performed either at the Victor Eyecare surgical suite,
or at a nearby out-patient facility. The procedure being
performed and the type of insurance you carry will be
determining factors as to the location of the surgery.
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