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Blepharoplasty in Minneapolis, MN: the best eyelid surgeons

Dr. Douglas Gervais, a plastic surgeon, ranks #1 for eyelid surgery in Minneapolis on the blepharoplasty.pro score of before-and-after work, training and eyelid operations. Minnesota practices publish a typical $5,550 for an upper blepharoplasty. Medicare approves about $778 for one in Minnesota when the lids block vision.

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The top 9 on the map

Each marker carries the surgeon's rank in Minneapolis.

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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 Minneapolis list

Eyelid surgeons with an office in Minneapolis, best first.

  1. 1

    Dr. Douglas Gervais, MD

    Plastic surgeonmpsmn.com

    4825 Olson Memorial Hwy #200, Minneapolis · (763) 545-0443

    Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery; Maintenance of Certification renewed in 2008 and 2018.

  2. 2

    Dr. Rachelle Eljazzar, MD

    Plastic surgeonmpsmn.com

    4825 Olson Memorial Hwy Ste 200, Minneapolis · (763) 545-0443

    Otolaryngology residency, Tulane University (four-year residency).

  3. 3

    Dr. Jaspreet Prischmann, MD

    Facial plastic surgeonmnfacialplastics.com

    701 Xenia Ave S Ste 450, Minneapolis · (952) 567-7151

  4. 4

    Dr. Andrew Harrison, MD

    Insurance-based

    516 Delaware Street Se University Of Minnesota Phy, Pwb Ninth Floor, Clinic 9a, Minneapolis · (612) 625-4400

    Publishes eyelid surgery research: "Blue Scrub Lid Retraction": Changes in Eyelid Position on the Day of Surgery (2024) Also does insurance-covered eyelid surgery

  5. 5

    Dr. Alisha Kamboj, MD

    Oculoplastic surgeonnorthmetrosurgerycenter.com

    909 Fulton St Se, Minneapolis

  6. 6

    Dr. Ali Mokhtarzadeh, MD

    Insurance-based

    420 Delaware St Se Mmc 493, Minneapolis · (612) 625-4654

    Publishes eyelid surgery research: "Blue Scrub Lid Retraction": Changes in Eyelid Position on the Day of Surgery (2024) Also does insurance-covered eyelid surgery

  7. 7

    Dr. Scott Ross, MD

    Cosmetic surgeonpinnacleskin.com

    1111 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis

  8. 9

    Dr. Shobana Murali, MD

    Other specialisteyecare1.com

    4001 Stinson Blvd Suite 100, Minneapolis

Also in Minneapolis, listed from public records with no practice website found: Dr. Steven Rakes (oculofacial plastic surgeon).

Cost and insurance in Minneapolis

What practices here publish, and when insurance pays.

Cosmetic, self-pay
$5,550

The typical published price for an upper blepharoplasty in Minnesota. Minneapolis practices that publish prices are listed below.

Insurance-covered
$778

Medicare's average approved amount for an upper blepharoplasty by a Minnesota surgeon, when the lids block vision (CMS 2024). Medicare claims from Minneapolis go to National Government Services, Inc. (NGS); the rule is A52837. A visual field test and photographs show the loss first. The coverage rules.

PracticeOperationPrice, as published
Minneapolis Plastic Surgery, LTDUpper blepharoplasty"Upper eyelid surgery alone runs around $6,600." source
Minneapolis Plastic Surgery, LTDLower blepharoplasty"Lower eyelid surgery alone runs around $7,000." source
Minneapolis Plastic Surgery, LTDUpper and lower blepharoplasty"Combined 4-lid eyelid lift runs around $8,700." source
Minneapolis Plastic Surgery, LTDBrow lift"Brow lift alone runs around $8,500; hairline forehead lifts start at $10,000." source

Minneapolis eyelid surgery questions

Who is the best blepharoplasty surgeon in Minneapolis?

On the blepharoplasty.pro score, Dr. Douglas Gervais ranks #1 in Minneapolis, followed by Dr. Rachelle Eljazzar and Dr. Jaspreet Prischmann. The score for Dr. Douglas Gervais 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 Minneapolis?

Minneapolis practices with a published price include Minneapolis Plastic Surgery, LTD. Their published operation prices start at $6,600. Published Minnesota prices for an upper blepharoplasty run from $4,500 to $6,600. 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 Minnesota?

Medicare covers eyelid surgery in Minnesota when excess skin or a low lid blocks vision. Dr. Andrew Harrison bills the most Medicare eyelid operations from a Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?

Dr. Andrew Harrison and Dr. Ali Mokhtarzadeh bill Medicare for ptosis repair from an office in Minneapolis, by CMS records for 2022 to 2024. Ptosis repair tightens the muscle that lifts a low upper lid. Medicare approves about $813 for one in Minnesota. Droopy eyelids and ptosis covers the operation and the eye drops.

Which Minneapolis surgeons are oculoplastic surgeons?

Dr. Alisha Kamboj (#5) is the highest-ranked oculoplastic surgeon in Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis?

Dr. Douglas Gervais (gallery) and Dr. Rachelle Eljazzar (gallery) show eyelid before-and-after photos on their own practice sites. In the Minneapolis 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 Minnesota

Nearest first, with the top eyelid surgeon in each.

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Eyelid surgery in Saint PaulDr. Ashish MahajanPlastic surgeon
Eyelid surgery in WoodburyDr. Umeng ThaoPlastic surgeon
Eyelid surgery in RochesterDr. Uldis BitePlastic surgeon