Eye surgeon or a Plastic/cosmetic surgeon?

I have an eyelid ptosis problem and i was advised eyelid ptosis surgery. can any one tell me who will conduct this surgery an eye surgeon or a plastic/cosmetic surgeon.Eye surgeon or a Plastic/cosmetic surgeon?
This should be done by a board certified Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon. It is not a problem with the eyeball itself but with the lid so reconstruction is the process required.





Do not use a cosmetic surgeon as they only have to qualify as a doctor and do a diploma course. A board certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon has had to jump through all the hoops.Eye surgeon or a Plastic/cosmetic surgeon?
An eye surgeon will fix it from an ';eye medical'; point of view by repositioning the tendons in your eyelid along with the skin, etc and sometimes insurance may pay if you meet medical necessity. A cosmetic surgeon may focus more on the skin of the eyelid only, and insurance may not pay based on cosmetics. Whomever you schedule with, find out what technique they use and see if they can preauthorize with your insurance.
Some ophthalmologists who specialize in oculoplastics also do this surgery. (by specialize I mean they have completed a one or two year fellowship in oculoplastics after residency).





I agree with the above answerer about avoiding the cosmetic surgeon. Check out your doctor's credentials before proceeding.