Upper and lower blepharoplasty are priced very differently, and some providers quote a surgeon’s fee while others quote a total. Both are shown below with the basis made explicit.
Eyelid surgery is one of the few facial procedures where a Medicare rebate genuinely applies — but only where there is documented functional impairment, not for appearance alone.
The item 45620 fee is the schedule fee as at the 1 July 2026 indexation, checked 25 August 2026. Under-eye bags or loose skin alone do not qualify. One change worth knowing: from 1 November 2022 the requirement for optometrist- or ophthalmologist-confirmed visual field testing on item 45617 was replaced with “a history of demonstrated visual impairment documented in the patient notes”. Your GP and surgeon assess eligibility, not us.
A schedule fee is not a rebate. Medicare pays 75–85% of the schedule fee depending on the setting, and the gap between it and what a surgeon actually charges is yours to pay. MBS fees are reindexed every 1 July. Confirm the current fee and criteria at MBS Online rather than relying on any figure republished elsewhere — including ours.
Procedure types, who it may suit and common questions.
Healing stages, time off work and return to activity.
Eligibility, documentation and claiming basics.
Get a personalised estimate for your eyelid surgery plan.
These typical Australian ranges are informational only. Your quote will reflect your anatomy, surgical plan, anaesthetic choice and facility. Ask for an itemised estimate that clearly lists inclusions and any conditions.
Often performed in-rooms under local anaesthetic; hospital-based cases use sedation or general anaesthetic.
Often more complex than upper lids; can include support work (e.g., canthopexy) and fat repositioning.
Combining may reduce duplicated facility costs but increases time and complexity.
Quoted when clinically indicated or requested for aesthetic goals.
Your total is the sum of surgeon, anaesthetist and facility fees plus any required tests or adjuncts. The table shows how common factors can move your quote up or down.
Follow this path to receive an itemised eyelid surgery quote and check any rebate eligibility. A GP referral is recommended and may be required in some circumstances.
Discuss goals, examination, photographs and suitability. Bring a GP referral if you may have functional symptoms.
Receive a detailed quote listing surgeon, anaesthetist and facility fees, plus any adjuncts. Ask what’s included and variable.
If functional upper-lid obstruction is suspected, your surgeon may document measurements and, if required, visual fields for Medicare assessment.
Confirm dates, pay deposits and consider finance options if needed. Ensure you understand aftercare and revision policies.
Price matters, but outcomes and safety matter more. Use these prompts to compare quotes confidently and avoid false economy.
Request a written, itemised quote and check inclusions and exclusions.
Functional upper-lid cases may be eligible for rebates with correct evidence.
Understand recovery and time off so the true cost is clear.
Straight answers to the most common pricing questions about blepharoplasty in Australia.
Some clinics credit the first consultation fee toward surgery if you proceed within a time window; others do not. Ask your clinic to confirm in writing.
Yes, approach and support work influence time and complexity. Lower-lid support procedures (e.g., canthopexy/canthoplasty) add time and cost when indicated.
Costs vary by technique (suture vs incision) and whether revision or crease adjustment is planned. Seek a surgeon experienced in your desired technique.
Yes. Combining procedures may save some duplicated facility costs but usually increases total time. Ask for separate and combined quotes to compare.
Ensure each quote lists surgeon, anaesthetist, facility, adjuncts, aftercare and revision policy. Confirm GST and any rebate assumptions are correct.
Send a confidential enquiry about upper, lower or combined eyelid surgery. Include any photos or notes about visual obstruction if you’d like guidance on potential rebates. You’ll receive clear next-step advice and an itemised estimate.
Itemised quotes, inclusions and what may vary.
Functional eligibility and documentation overview.