How long does Cheek Lift results last?

How long does a Cheek Lift last and when it starts to be pulled down by gravity how will it affect the lower eyelid. Will it pull down the lower eyelid?

2 answers to “How long does Cheek Lift results last?”

A: Duration of a Cheeklift

Richard W. Fleming, MD

A cheek lift will last the rest of your life. Although you will continue to age after your surgery, you will always look better than you would if you didn't have the surgery. Depending on the technique used for the lift, it is not unreasonable to expect improvement for about 10 years. Although your eyelids... more

A: Longenvity of cheek lift and effects on the lower eyelid

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Cheek lifts tend to last anywhere from 5-10 years. The affects on the lower eyelid depend on the method in which the lower eyelid was supported at the time of the procedure and vary tremendously among surgeons with use of canthopexy, canthoplasty, muscle suspension, suture suspension, bone anchor or fixation... more

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