How Much Does Eyelid Surgery Cost in San Diego? What’s Included and What Drives the Total (Updated 2026)

Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) at La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre in San Diego typically costs $8,500 to $15,500, with your exact fee based on whether you’re treating the upper lids, lower lids, or both, along with your anatomy and goals.

If you’re in the planning stages of your procedure and researching “How much does eyelid surgery cost in San Diego?”, I’ll break down the factors that affect the price, what’s included, and ways to make your refreshed look more affordable.

Procedure	Fee Range
Eyelid Surgery	$8,500–$15,500

What Factors Affect Eyelid Surgery Cost?

Because eyelid surgery is such a highly customized procedure at LJCSC, the cost depends mainly on which eyelids are treated (upper, lower, or both), the surgical technique your anatomy requires, the type of anesthesia, and whether you combine blepharoplasty with other facial procedures.

Here’s how each factor affects your total:

Upper, Lower, or Both Sets of Eyelids

Treating only the upper or only the lower eyelids typically costs less than having both in a single procedure. Upper eyelid surgery removes excess skin and fat that cause hooding, while lower eyelid surgery addresses under eye bags, puffiness, and loose skin. Treating both increases operating time, but it lets you refresh your entire eye area with the benefit of a single surgery and recovery.

Surgical Technique

Your anatomy determines the approach I recommend, and more involved techniques require more time in the operating room. For example, if excess fat is your only lower-lid concern, a transconjunctival blepharoplasty removes or repositions fat through a hidden incision inside the eyelid. If you also have loose skin or lax muscles, I make a discreet incision just below the lash line to tighten those tissues as well.

Anesthesia & Facility Fees

Eyelid surgery can be performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation, and the type you receive affects your fee. At LJCSC, a board-certified physician anesthesiologist oversees your comfort and safety in our QUAD A-accredited surgical center.

Surgeon Credentials & Experience

Surgeon fees often reflect training and specialization. As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, I focus exclusively on the anatomy of the face, including the eyelids. I tailor every procedure to help you look naturally refreshed vs. “overdone”, which is especially critical when refining the delicate eye area.

Combining Procedures

Many patients pair eyelid surgery with a brow lift, facelift, neck lift, or facial fat transfer for more comprehensive rejuvenation. Adding procedures raises your total investment, but you may qualify for a multiple-procedure discount at LJCSC, and you’ll have a single surgery and recovery period.

Cosmetic vs. Functional Surgery

If sagging upper eyelid skin blocks your peripheral vision, functional eyelid surgery may be considered medically necessary, and your health insurance may cover part of the cost. Insurance typically does not cover purely cosmetic blepharoplasty.

During your consultation, I’ll evaluate your eyelid anatomy, talk through your goals, and give you a personalized fee quote based on your specific treatment plan.

What’s Included in the Cost of Eyelid Surgery?

Your eyelid surgery price quote at LJCSC includes your surgeon’s fee, anesthesia by a board-certified physician anesthesiologist, operating room time and supplies, a recovery skincare package, and all visits before and after surgery. Here’s what each part covers:

• Surgeon’s fee: Your procedure is performed by one of our board-certified surgeons.
• Anesthesia: A board-certified physician anesthesiologist administers local or general anesthesia.
• Operating room time & supplies: Your safety and comfort are prioritized during surgery at our QUAD A-accredited surgical center.
• Recovery skincare package: You’ll receive medical-grade products to support your skin as you heal.
• Pre-and postoperative visits: We’ve got you covered during every stage of your transformation.

At LJSCS, your eyelid surgery price quote is valid for 3 months, so you have time to plan and consider your procedure. You can also view our cosmetic surgery prices page for fee ranges on other procedures.

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Is Eyelid Surgery Worth It?

For most patients, eyelid surgery is worth it because it can remove the excess skin and fat that cause hooding and under eye bags, with results that typically last 10 to 15 years or longer. Our patients agree! Eyelid surgery has earned a 95% patient satisfaction rating at LJCSC based on 467 verified ratings.

Here’s why so many of our patients see blepharoplasty as a worthwhile investment:

• Long-lasting results: Keeps your eyes looking refreshed for a decade or more, especially if you protect your skin from the sun and follow a good skincare routine.
• A natural, rested look: Smooths heavy upper lids and puffy lower lids so you look as alert and energized as you feel, without changing your natural appearance.
• Possible functional benefits: If sagging upper eyelid skin blocks your peripheral vision, upper eyelid surgery can also improve your field of view.

Nonsurgical options like eye creams, under eye fillers, and BOTOX® can soften fine lines and hollows, but they can’t remove excess eyelid skin or protruding fat—and injectable results are temporary. Although eyelid surgery costs more upfront, it addresses these concerns directly, with results that can last for years rather than months.

Here’s a preview of some of my blepharoplasty patient results. Head to our full eyelid surgery before-and-after gallery to see more successful transformations.

Ready To Invest in Yourself?

Eyelid surgery is a worthwhile and confidence-boosting investment in yourself—it’s one of our best tools for helping you look less tired and more youthful. Ready to get started with a free plastic surgery consultation in San Diego? Use our online form to request a consultation or give us a call at (858) 452-1981.

This blog post was originally published in April 2022 and updated in October 2026.