What is the difference between a functional eyelid surgery and a cosmetic eyelid surgery.  Functional eyelid surgeries improve both the health of the eye and eyelid and the appearance of the patient.  Functional surgeries are medically necessary and are covered by insurance.  Cosmetic surgeries improve the appearance of the patient.  Cosmetic surgeries are generally not covered by insurance.

Dr. Craig Munger performs both functional and cosmetic eyelid surgeries.  

Functional (Medically Necessary)

Excision of Skin cancers and benign lesions on the face and eyelids
Reconstruction after removal of skin cancers of the face and eyelids
Blepharoplasty (for droopy lids)
Repair of Brow ptosis
Repair of droopy eyelid muscle (levator advancement)
Surgical Correction of tearing problems (DCR, canaliculoplasty)
Evisceration or Enucleation
Entropion repair of eyelids
Tarsorrhaphy for lid closure
Biopsies of the eyelid or face
Scar revision for the face

Cosmetic

Blepharoplasty of upper eyelid skin
Blepharoplasty of lower eyelid fat
Laser skin resurfacing for facial wrinkles
Forehead / Brow lift
Mini lift
Lower Facelift (Facelift)
Earlobe reduction
Botox™
Juvederm™
Latisse™ Eyelash Enhancement