Blepharoplasty in St. Petersburg, FL: the best eyelid surgeons
Dr. Francis Beninger, a plastic surgeon, ranks #1 for eyelid surgery in St. Petersburg on the blepharoplasty.pro score of before-and-after work, training and eyelid operations. Florida practices publish a typical $5,750 for an upper blepharoplasty. Medicare approves about $790 for one in Florida when the lids block vision.
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The top 9 on the map
Each marker carries the surgeon's rank in St. Petersburg.
Each marker carries the surgeon's rank on this list and sits at the center of the practice's ZIP code. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
The St. Petersburg list
Eyelid surgeons with an office in St. Petersburg, best first.
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Dr. Francis Beninger, MD
1116 Dr Mlk Jr St N, St. Petersburg · (727) 895-1515
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Dr. Antonio Gayoso, MD
1515 22Nd Ave N, St. Petersburg
Board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in breast surgery, facial rejuvenation and body contouring.
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Dr. Kailash Narasimhan, MD
900 Carillon Pkwy Ste 409, St. Petersburg · (727) 289-7119
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Also in St. Petersburg, listed from public records with no practice website found: Dr. Yasaman Mohadjer (oculofacial plastic surgeon), Dr. Charles Anthony (oculofacial plastic surgeon).
Cost and insurance in St. Petersburg
What practices here publish, and when insurance pays.
The typical published price for an upper blepharoplasty in Florida. St. Petersburg practices that publish prices are listed below.
Medicare's average approved amount for an upper blepharoplasty by a Florida surgeon, when the lids block vision (CMS 2024). Medicare claims from St. Petersburg go to First Coast Service Options, Inc.; the rule is L34028. A visual field test and photographs show the loss first. The coverage rules.
| Practice | Operation | Price, as published |
|---|---|---|
| Narasimhan Plastic Surgery | Upper or lower blepharoplasty | "The physician's fees for a single set of eyelids range from $2,500 to $4,000." source |
| Narasimhan Plastic Surgery | Upper and lower blepharoplasty | "For both upper and lower eyelids, the range is from $4,500 to $5,500." source |
St. Petersburg eyelid surgery questions
Who is the best blepharoplasty surgeon in St. Petersburg?
On the blepharoplasty.pro score, Dr. Francis Beninger ranks #1 in St. Petersburg, followed by Dr. Antonio Gayoso and Dr. Kailash Narasimhan. The score for Dr. Francis Beninger counts an eyelid before-and-after gallery, an eyelid procedure page and a listing with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The method page lists each part of the score.
How much does blepharoplasty cost in St. Petersburg?
St. Petersburg practices with a published price include Narasimhan Plastic Surgery. Their published operation prices start at $2,500. Published Florida prices for an upper blepharoplasty run from $4,999 to $6,500. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons puts the national average surgeon fee at $3,359, before anesthesia and the operating room. More prices are on the cost page.
Does insurance cover eyelid surgery in Florida?
Medicare covers eyelid surgery in Florida when excess skin or a low lid blocks vision. Dr. Yasaman Mohadjer bills the most Medicare eyelid operations from a St. Petersburg office, by CMS records for 2022 to 2024. When a covered and a cosmetic operation are done together, the cosmetic part is billed to the patient. The coverage rules list what Medicare and each large insurer ask for.
Who does ptosis repair in St. Petersburg?
Dr. Yasaman Mohadjer and Dr. Charles Anthony bill Medicare for ptosis repair from an office in St. Petersburg, by CMS records for 2022 to 2024. Ptosis repair tightens the muscle that lifts a low upper lid. Medicare approves about $788 for one in Florida. Droopy eyelids and ptosis covers the operation and the eye drops.
Which St. Petersburg surgeons are oculoplastic surgeons?
Dr. Lawrence Kass (#6) is the highest-ranked oculoplastic surgeon in St. Petersburg. Oculoplastic surgeons are ophthalmologists with further training in surgery of the eyelids, orbit and tear ducts. Oculoplastic surgeon vs plastic surgeon compares the two specialties. Most complete a two-year ASOPRS fellowship. They do cosmetic eyelid surgery and the covered kind.
Where can I see before-and-after photos in St. Petersburg?
Dr. Francis Beninger (gallery), Dr. Antonio Gayoso (gallery) and Dr. Kailash Narasimhan (gallery) show eyelid before-and-after photos on their own practice sites. In the St. Petersburg list, the "Before and after" link on a row opens that gallery. Blepharoplasty before and after sorts photos by operation and by state.
Nearby cities in Florida
Nearest first, with the top eyelid surgeon in each.
The procedures
What each operation does, who it suits and how recovery goes.
A city lists surgeons whose office address on file is in St. Petersburg. The method explains the ranking.