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- EYE HEALTH

Eyelid surgery

Sagging and drooping upper lids and bags under the lids can be fixed with eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) - a relatively minor procedure that can help you see and look your best.

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16 REEVES EYE INSTITUTE • JOHNSON CITY • KINGSPORT

— BLEPHAROPLASTY

Refresh the most expressive part of your face.

Your eyelids are probably one of the most defining characteristics of your facial expression. We often look into each other's eyes as we speak. One of the first parts of our bodies to show signs of aging is the area around your eyes.

Sagging and drooping upper lids and bags under lids can be fixed with eyelid surgery. This is known as blepharoplasty surgery. This relatively minor procedure can really help the appearance of the face and help you look younger. Blepharoplasty surgery can be combined with other procedures like brow lifting to decrease eyebrow drooping.

At The Reeves Eye Institute, our doctors have the expertise and experience necessary to treat these conditions with eyelid surgery. Dr. Reeves is well experienced in oculoplastic surgery and specializes in the care of the eyelid through training at the University of Wisconsin, direct patient experience, and training in the US Army. Please contact us if you are interested in being evaluated for eyelid surgery.

There are many eyelid or orbital medical conditions that Dr. Reeves is very well experienced in treating.

— PROCEDURES

Eyelid and
oculoplastic care.

Upper blepharoplasty

Removes excess, drooping upper-lid skin that can make you look tired - or block your vision.

Lower blepharoplasty

Addresses bags under the eyes for a refreshed appearance.

Brow lift

Lifts a drooping brow and can be combined with eyelid surgery.

Eyelid reconstruction

Restores eyelid form and function after injury or other conditions.

— INSURANCE

Will insurance cover it?

Dr. Reeves will evaluate you and help determine whether your eyelid surgery will be covered by insurance. Many eyelid procedures are considered medically necessary if the lids are interfering with vision. Other eyelid procedures are considered cosmetic and will not be covered by insurance.

— SIGNS IT MAY BE TIME

You may benefit from eyelid surgery if...

01Your upper lids sag and block part of your side or upper vision

02You raise your eyebrows to see better or feel eye strain by the end of the day

03Excess skin makes you look tired even when you're rested

04You have persistent bags under your eyes

— PATIENT STORIES

What our patients say.

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★★★★★

“I just wanted to thank you again for fixing my upper eyelids... The experience at Reeves Eye Institute was completely different and I was welcomed with warm smiles and great personalities from the very start. You took your time with me and let me know all of my options... You fixed them and I can never thank you enough for all you have done for me!”

DEBBIE S. · EYELID

★★★★★

“I wish to thank you for my upper eyelid surgery. The surgery was painless, short, and I left the hospital the same day. Two weeks later with stitches removed my eyes have completely healed and look amazing! I am extremely happy I came to see you, I was recommended by a friend, and you lived up to my full expectations.”

B. MOODY · EYELID

★★★★★

“I have just returned from my post-op appointment following eyelid surgery. It feels much like graduation day – the end to the preparation work – ready to begin using what I have been given in improved vision for a richer, fuller, more rewarding life in the future... The friendly welcome and helpful assistance of staff members was much appreciated at each visit. It appears you have surrounded yourself with a team of support staff who carry out their duties more like one happy family.”

RICHARD S. · EYELID

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— YOUR EYELID SURGEON

Donny Reeves, M.D.

If you are seeking a Tennessee eyelid surgery expert, please contact Donny Reeves, MD at the Reeves Eye Institute in Johnson City. Dr. Reeves performs blepharoplasty, brow lift and eyelid reconstruction.