RhinoplastyRhinoplasty Home Page PlasticPlastic Non-Cosmetic Surgery CosmeticCosmetic Salt Lake City Functional Eyelid and Brow Surgery
Contact Phone(801) 585- 3535
Image Gallery
(showing 7 of 7)

  • Common Questions
  • Why Experience Matters
What Is Involved In Functional Eyelid Surgery?

Upper eyelid surgery involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the upper eyelids. The removal of this excess skin and fat should restore more normal peripheral vision.

What Is Involved In Functional Brow Surgery?

There are four main ways to change the position of the brow and eyebrow area. Most commonly, I perform an endoscopic forehead lift. This is the more modern way to lift the brow, and allows me to accomplish a browlift by only placing five small incisions hidden in the hair of the scalp. For men with thinning hair there are other surgical options.

Does Insurance Cover This Kind Of Surgery?

Patients who have an excessive amount of upper eyelid skin and/or have had a drop of the eyebrow to the point that it blocks peripheral vision may be candidates to have the surgery covered by their insurance carrier. To begin this process one must undergo a Visual Field test to confirm that the excess skin is affecting the peripheral vision. A complete exam of the eye are by Dr. Mobley would also be required.

What Are My Financing Options With Dr. Mobley?


Dr. Mobley wants to make cosmetic surgery available to as many people as possible. For that reason we have hand picked lending services exclusively for Dr. Mobley's patients. When you come in for your consultation we will be more than happy to go over all your financial options with you. We have provided web links to our financial lenders so that you may research them on your own if you so desire.www.mlendfinancial.com

How Long Is The Recovery For Eyelid Surgery?

Eyelid skin is the most delicate on the human body, and eyelids tend to swell and bruise after surgery. This is most noticeable for the first week but quickly resolves after that. Within seven to ten days after surgery patients can usually return to daily activities. Patients are encouraged to rest at home for approximately one week following eyelid surgery. After the first week, I will remove any stitches that were placed.

 

How Long Is The Recovery For Browlift Surgery?

During the first week there will be some swelling and possibly some bruising in the upper forehead and sometimes in the upper eyelid region. Approximately one week after surgery, you’ll return to have any stitches removed.

What Sort Of Pain Can I Expect?

My experience has been that patients are in much less pain than they had thought would come along with their surgery. Eyelid surgery is not know for being painful. Some bruising and swelling is normal but significant pain is not common. Brow lifting procedures involves a slight amount of pain postoperatively. This is usually manifested by a headache that may last 24-72 hours.

Common risks include stiffness in nasal tip, irregularities of bone or cartilage, damage to internal linings, and infection of stitches.

The risks above are the most common ones that I think you should be aware of, but they are not a complete list of all possible risks. When I see you in consultation and we begin to formulate your surgical treatment plan, I’ll review with you not only these common risks but also the less likely complications that may occur.

When Can I Return To School Or Work?

Based on your individual recovery, you should be ready to go back to work approximately one week after your eyelid surgery. If you do light (office) work, particularly if you work from home, you could return to these activities four to five days after the operation. If you do more physical work, seven to ten days is more appropriate.

What Are The Common Risks?

Based on your individual recovery, you should be ready to go back to work approximately one week after your eyelid surgery. If you do light (office) work, particularly if you work from home, you could return to these activities four to five days after the operation. If you do more physical work, seven to ten days is more appropriate.

Experience Matters...


Dr. Mobley performs many functional eyelid and brow surgeries each year to correct visual field deficits. A drooping forehead and/or excess eyelid skin can minimize peripheral vision, and Dr. Mobley is experienced at determining which is the primary cause of the problem and constructing a surgical plan to correct it.

 

After undergoing Functional Eyelid and Brow Surgery it is common to take 5-10 days off to recover. Many patients view this necessary time off from work as on opportune moment to get something cosmetic performed that they have long desired but not had the time to pursue. If this idea interests you, please consider viewing these pages Neck Chin RefinementNeck Chin Refinement Rhinoplasty Neck Chin RefinementNeck Chin Refinement Revision Rhinoplasty Neck Chin RefinementNeck Chin Refinement Browlift Neck Chin RefinementNeck Chin Refinement Blepharoplasty

Utah Functional Eyelid and Brow Surgery | Salt Lake City

As we age, excess eyelid skin and heavy eyebrows can begin to obstruct peripheral vision. Whether removing excess eyelid skin or lifting the brow is best for you can usually only be determined after consultation with Dr. Mobley.

Many of Dr. Mobley's patients are pleased to learn that insurance companies will often pay for this type of surgery when it is done to improve vision.

As a leading facial plastic surgeon in Utah, I specialize in Functional Eyelid and Brow Surgery and will work to ensure your eyelid surgery improves the beauty of your face.



Dr. Mobley - Functional Eyelid and Brow Surgery Testimonials & Reviews

“I was really happy to have you as my doctor. You made me so I wasn’t scared at all.”
--- B.W.

“Dr. Mobley is great at what he does and I would recommend him to anyone! I felt very comfortable from the moment I met his staff and I felt that we touched every concern I had about my surgery.”
--LR

“I had never had surgery before, and now I’m afraid to have surgery anywhere else because everything went so smoothly. My whole experience with Dr. Mobley was entirely too easy.”
–A.G

Get Started Now
Name:
Phone:
Email:
Preferred contact method:
Interest 1:
Interest 2:
What brought you to our website today?
.:
Comments:

SSL secured. MobleyMd.com will never share your data.
Read more about the terms of use.
 
Online Form Terms of Use shim HIPAA Privacy Policy shimCopyright © 2009 Mobley MD Facial Plastic Surgery

Dr. Steven Mobley offers Facial Plastic Surgery for Salt Lake City, Utah, including popular procedures such as Rhinoplasty (nose job) ,
and Blepharoplasty (eyelid lifts). Dr. Mobley works in Salt Lake City Utah, and serves cosmetic surgery patients from across the nation.
New Appointments for care covered by your insurance company 801-585-3535 New Appointments for self-pay and cosmetic inquiries 801-585-6785 General Questions or Rescheduling 801-585-3535 Nurse Questions or Prescription Refills 801-587-3553 Clinical Office:The Surgical Specialty Center 729 Arapeen Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84108