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Blepharoplasty in Wilmington, NC: the best eyelid surgeons

Dr. Mark Morgan, a plastic surgeon, ranks #1 for eyelid surgery in Wilmington on the blepharoplasty.pro score of before-and-after work, training and eyelid operations. North Carolina practices publish a typical $5,900 for an upper blepharoplasty. Medicare approves about $752 for one in North Carolina when the lids block vision.

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The top 9 on the map

Each marker carries the surgeon's rank in Wilmington.

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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 Wilmington list

Eyelid surgeons with an office in Wilmington, best first.

  1. 1

    Dr. Mark Morgan, MD

    Plastic surgeonwilmingtonplasticsurgery.com

    2305 Canterwood Dr, Wilmington · (910) 343-0119

  2. 2

    Dr. Adam Glener, MD

    Plastic surgeonwilmingtonplasticsurgery.com

    2305 Canterwood Dr, Wilmington · (910) 343-0119

  3. 3

    Dr. Charles Kays, MD

    Plastic surgeonwilmingtonplasticsurgery.com

    2305 Canterwood Dr, Wilmington · (910) 343-0119

  4. 4

    Dr. Tor Ljung, MD

    Plastic surgeon

    6752 Parker Farm Dr # 200, Wilmington · (910) 341-3300

  5. 5

    Dr. Alan Oester, MD

    Oculoplastic surgeonwilmingtoneye.com

    1729 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, Wilmington

    Ophthalmology residency, Medical College of Georgia.

    Also does insurance-covered eyelid surgery

  6. 6

    Dr. George Escaravage, MD

    Oculoplastic surgeonwilmingtoneye.com

    1025 Medical Center Dr Ste 201, Wilmington

    Residency and ASOPRS fellowship at UNC-Chapel Hill under Dr. Jonathan Dutton; served as Chief Resident.

    Also does insurance-covered eyelid surgery

  7. 7

    Dr. Edward Ricciardelli, MD

    Plastic surgeonaiplasticsurgeons.org

    1717 Shipyard Blvd Ste 100, Wilmington · (910) 794-5355

  8. 8

    Dr. Molly Orban, MD

    Other specialistwilmingtoneye.com

    1729 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, Wilmington

    Also does insurance-covered eyelid surgery

  9. 9

    Dr. Darrell Hester, MD

    Other specialisthestervision.com

    1915 S 17Th St Ste 101, Wilmington

Cost and insurance in Wilmington

What practices here publish, and when insurance pays.

Cosmetic, self-pay
$5,900

The typical published price for an upper blepharoplasty in North Carolina.

Insurance-covered
$752

Medicare's average approved amount for an upper blepharoplasty by a North Carolina surgeon, when the lids block vision (CMS 2024). Medicare claims from Wilmington go to Palmetto GBA; the rule is L34411. A visual field test and photographs show the loss first. The coverage rules.

Wilmington eyelid surgery questions

Who is the best blepharoplasty surgeon in Wilmington?

On the blepharoplasty.pro score, Dr. Mark Morgan ranks #1 in Wilmington, followed by Dr. Adam Glener and Dr. Charles Kays. The score for Dr. Mark Morgan 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.

Does insurance cover eyelid surgery in North Carolina?

Medicare covers eyelid surgery in North Carolina when excess skin or a low lid blocks vision. Dr. George Escaravage bills the most Medicare eyelid operations from a Wilmington 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 Wilmington?

Dr. Alan Oester, Dr. Molly Orban and Dr. George Escaravage bill Medicare for ptosis repair from an office in Wilmington, by CMS records for 2022 to 2024. Ptosis repair tightens the muscle that lifts a low upper lid. Medicare approves about $790 for one in North Carolina. Droopy eyelids and ptosis covers the operation and the eye drops.

Which Wilmington surgeons are oculoplastic surgeons?

Dr. Alan Oester (#5) and Dr. George Escaravage (#6) are the highest-ranked oculoplastic surgeons in Wilmington. 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.

Which cities near Wilmington have eyelid surgeons?

The nearest North Carolina cities with their own ranking are Cary, Raleigh and Chapel Hill. Dr. Rahman Barry ranks first in Cary. Dr. Michael Law ranks first in Raleigh. Dr. John Finn ranks first in Chapel Hill. All of North Carolina has the state ranking.

Nearby cities in North Carolina

Nearest first, with the top eyelid surgeon in each.

Eyelid surgery in CaryDr. Rahman BarryPlastic surgeon
Eyelid surgery in RaleighDr. Michael LawPlastic surgeon
Eyelid surgery in Chapel HillDr. John FinnFacial plastic surgeon
Eyelid surgery in DurhamDr. Keelee MacpheePlastic surgeon
Eyelid surgery in CharlotteDr. Sean FreemanFacial plastic surgeon
Eyelid surgery in Winston-SalemDr. Scott TuckerPlastic surgeon