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What is Xanthelasma?

Xanthelasma is soft, cholesterol-filled plaques that develop under the skin, usually on or around the eyelids and most often near the nose. They occur mainly in middle-aged and older adults — and in women more often than in men. Xanthelasma is always benign; that is, they are not cancerous and they do not spread to other parts of your body the way cancer might. They do not impair vision. Rarely, they can be a sign of hyperlipidemia — high levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, or other lipids (fats) in the blood.

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What are Treatment Options?

Most of the time, xanthelasma is completely harmless, but you may still want to have the plaques removed as they can be cosmetically disturbing and they can grow larger. Although there are several treatment options available, because these deposits involve the full thickness of the skin, we recommend meticulous surgical excision. This can be performed with a scalpel or laser, either as an in-office procedure or under sedation anesthesia in an outpatient surgery center.

Although most patients do very well, a small portion may have a tendency for recurrence. Because they are being excised there will be a scar, but in most cases, it is a barely visible fine white line. More concerning is the fact that we are removing precious eyelid skin. This could lead to eyelid malposition, tearing, eye irritation and redness, trouble closing the eye, or change in the lid contour.

Dr. Enzer specializes in eyelid plastic surgery and has successfully removed hundreds of these growths. He is the doctor you want to choose for this type of problem.

Xanthelasma Removal Cost in Rhode Island?

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Removing xanthelasma is considered a cosmetic procedure. That means you’re unlikely to be covered by your health insurance. The cost will vary based on the amount of Xanthelasma that needs to be removed and the location of the procedure (in-office or out-patient surgery center). Price and payment options can be discussed during the consultation process.

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  • You make it easy.

    Dr. Enzer, I really appreciate your skill and post care concern you extended to me. My heart smiles when I look into the mirror.

    Medical Admin Staff – Your hard work, kindness, understanding and friendliness you feel as soon as you enter your office oversees any worry you may have. You make it easy.

    Again, thank you, thank you, thank you

  • Keep up the good work.

    Dear Dr. Enzer,

    My eyes look a whole lot better, thanks to you. I’m glad I picked you to do my surgery. I also want to thank you for having such patience with me all these months. You deserved a hug also, so here’s your hug. You make your patients feel safe in your work.

    Keep up the good work. So if I need you again, I’ll call you. Take Care & God Bless!

  • Thank You!

    Dr. Enzer & Staff—

    I just wanted to thank each of you for your role in making my procedure possible. A special thank you to Donna & Nicole in working with UHC to get the paperwork needed. Dr. Enzer did a wonderful job and I no longer have such heavy eyelids & my vision is open.
    I know and appreciate it takes a team behind the scenes to make it work, so from the bottom of my heart…

    Thank You!

  • I’ll be forever grateful.

    Dr Enzer, Sarah, Nicole, Melissa, & Jessica,

    I haven’t adequately expressed to you how much I appreciate your kindness, support & excellent care that you’ve provided to me pre- and post- surgery. You all mad a bad situation brighter for me and for that, I’ll be forever grateful. Happiest of holidays!

  • I am so grateful

    Dear Dr. Enzer-

    Thank you so very much for all of your caring concern. I am so grateful that I had your thoughtful guidance as I struggled with my eye disease. I shall always remember your compassion and kindness.

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