Xanthelasma removal costs between $500.00 to $1,500.00 for surgical removal per eyelid.
The cost for Xanthelasma removal through laser treatment costs between $75.00 to $300.00 per lesion.
And the cost for Xanthelasma removal through chemical peels costs between $100.00 to $200.00 per treatment.
Also insurance coverage for Xanthelasma removal can vary and insurance may not pay for xanthelasma removal because it's considered to be a cosmetic procedure.
The kind of doctor that removes xanthelasma are dermatologists, although other doctors such as plastic surgeons and oculoplastic surgeons also can remove xanthelasma.
Dermatologists are doctors that specialize in skin conditions and may use lasers or chemical peels to remove xanthelasma.
Oculoplastic surgeons are eye doctors that have specialized training in plastic surgery of the eyelids and surrounding areas and can remove the xanthelasma using surgical excisions or other procedures.
And plastic surgeons can also use surgical and cosmetic procedures to remove the xanthelasma.
The difference between xanthelasma and xanthoma is that they differ in the location and typical presentation.
Both xanthelasma and xanthoma involve the buildup of lipids or fats under the skin but they differ in presentation and location.
Xanthoma is a broader term that refers to various types of lipid deposits which can appear in different locations of the body like your tendons, knees, elbows etc..
Xanthoma can also be associated with some underlying medical conditions.
Xanthelasma is what specifically refers to yellowish, cholesterol rich deposits on or around your eyelids.
Xanthelasmas are also the most prevalent type of xanthoma, which is characterized by yellowish deposits that are rich in cholesterol that typically develop on the inner portions of the eyelids.
These yellowish deposits result from the accumulation of lipids within macrophages.
Xanthelasma are yellow growths on or near the eyelids and can be flat or slightly raised.
The Xanthelasmas form when deposits of cholesterol (lipid or fat) build up under the skin. While xanthelasma themselves are not harmful, they can be a sign of heart disease.
Sometimes syringomas and milia may be misdiagnosed as xanthelasma.
The best treatment for xanthelasma is electrodesiccation and cryotherapy which can destroy xanthelasmas when they are superficial but may require repeated treatments.
Cryotherapy may cause scarring and hypopigmentation.