Eyelid surgery treats aging eyelids or ptosis, tear drainage problems, eyelid malposition, skin cancers of the eyelid, eye socket problems, and many other conditions related to eyelids and the delicate tissues around them. Undoubtedly, the procedure is effective for people of all ages. But, the success of the procedure depends on the cosmetic eyelid surgeon you choose. You cannot just randomly visit a doctor and ask him/her to perform the procedure. You will be at risk.

If you are planning to have eyelid surgery, you should choose a highly qualified cosmetic eyelid surgeon. You should know everything about the surgeon before the procedure. If you are doubtful at any step, wait, think and then take the next step. Other than this, the type of surgeon you choose should fulfill the following requirements.

• The surgeon should be board certified in ophthalmology or plastic surgery as well as eyelid surgery.
• The surgeon should be experienced in treating patients in your specific situation or with your specific condition.
• The surgeon should accept your insurance if the procedure is medically important for you.
• The surgeon should be comfortable talking with you and give all your answers in detail.

If these requirements are fulfilled, you will get the best type of surgeon for your eyelid surgeon.

Now, you know the requirements of the right type of cosmetic eyelid surgeon. Next, you should know the steps to find the surgeon considering these requirements.

How should you find a cosmetic eyelid surgeon?

Ask your known ones

To find the best, you should create a list of potential surgeons. For this, you can take recommendations from your family, friends, or other healthcare providers. The recommendation shouldn’t be random. If someone is recommending you a surgeon’s name, you should take the complete information. Based on the details received, you should include the name in your list. You shouldn’t mention every name in your list. Or else, the list will be a bit lengthy.

Search online 

Nothing can be better than the internet to find an eyelid surgery surgeon. You should use some related keywords, such as the best plastic surgeon, surgeon near me, etc., and search on the internet. You will find a lot of healthcare websites as well as names of individual cosmetic eyelid surgeons. You should read about them and complete your list of potential surgeons. Don’t forget to read the reviews and check the ratings online.

Interview the surgeon 

If your list includes many names, you should reduce them by considering some parameters, such as experience, cost, and others. Then, you should interview all the surgeons on your final list. For interviews, you should call the surgeon's office and book an appointment for a consultation. We know this will increase your expenses, but this is important for your well-being.

When interviewing the surgeon, make sure you are comfortable talking with the doctor, and the doctor should respect your opinions and answer all your questions. You should prepare a list of questions before going for a consultation.

If you follow the right process, you will find the best type of cosmetic eyelid surgeon.