How Long Does Blepharoplasty Last?

asked 3 years ago by finchum in rockledg florida
Latest answer by Brooke R. Seckel, MD
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Tags: last, longevity, puffy eyes

I have over lappin eyelids and cand see my eyelashes and hard to because of the eyelids and inner corner of eyelids shorten the width that I can see. I also have puffy under eyes that swell and make it even harder to see.

5 answers to How Long Does Blepharoplasty Last?

Blepharoplasty results should be permanent

Blepharoplasty results should be permanent. Removal of hooding and upper eyelid skin, upper blepharoplasty should really only need to be done once. As aging continues, the brow can drop or descend and this can cause excess skin to appear again on the upper eyelid. However the solution is a brow lift not a second upper blepharoplasty. The risk of a secondary upper blepharoplasty is that if too much skin is removed then you will not be able to close your eyes. Lower blepharoplasty is... more

Brooke R. Seckel, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

www.drseckel.com

Longevity of blepharoplasty results

The goal for upper eyelid surgery is removal of extra skin and a little bit of fat. The goal for a lower blepharoplasty surgery is mostly removal of puffiness on the underneath side of the eyelids with an occasional trimming of excess skin if needed. They tend to last 10 to 15 years.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Longlasting

The results of a well performed blepaharoplasty are usually long lasting. Remember nothing stops the aging process but most patients will usually only have one blepharoplasty per lifetime....

Richard Gentile, MD
Cleveland Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.facialplastics.org

Aging continues

The results of the average Blepharoplasty (designed to remove excess skin and fat) actually last forever, BUT the aging process continues. You won't ever get that skin and fat back but you may develop some excess tissue over the years. Some people can be confused with the fact that the brows droop over time. And, this has nothing to do with the Blepharoplasty. However, it may make it look as if there is excess upper eyelid skin developing, when in some cases, the brows have simply drooped.... more

Phillip Langsdon, MD
Germantown Facial Plastic Surgeon

Blepharoplasty results can last 10-15 years

Most people feel that the results from all forms of facial rejuvenation such as blepharoplasty last around 10-15 years. Gravity, the aging process, and your genetics will determine this exact length of time. Good luck.

Brian K. Brzowski, MD
Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

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