Eye lifts – Fine line between cosmetic and therapeutic

May 31, 2013

Drooping eyelids may seem like an inevitable effect of getting older, but sagging eyelids not only age a person’s face, they can impair peripheral vision too. Removing the excess skin through surgery can both improve vision and result in a more youthful appearance, but determining whether the procedure is cosmetic or medically necessary has become a point of controversy, especially since Medicare is increasingly picking up the tab. (ABC News)