How Long Does Blepharoplasty Last?

There are two ways to answer this question - the first is that improvements following a #blepharoplasty also called an #Eyelift procedure are life long. You turn back the hands of time permanently, but the clock still keeps on ticking. The second answer is that if done right the first time in my experience it does not have to be redone for decades before loose skin is bothersome again. In my 30 yrs of practice I have only had to do a #repeatEyelidLift less than a dozen times.

This is a really great question that comes up often in cosmetic consultations: What is the duration and durability of a cosmetic surgery?
Most of that answer depends on your own, inherent physiology and anatomy. For example, an older patient will often get less durability out of the surgery as their tissues just do not respond as well as a younger person. Your genetic predisposition to agent will also play significant role.
I always tell patients that we can turn back the hands of time, but we cannot stop them from taking forwards. Basically, you will always be aging from a new point, as you continue to age after your surgery, you will always have that Headstart having begun that process from a better starting point, so you always look better than had you not had the surgery.
The type of surgery is also important; an eyelid surgery does not tend to have as much tension placed on it as say a facelift, so inherent genetic changes can play more of a role with duration there. Treatments like Botox or Dysport can definitely be preventative and prolong the need for surgery by helping to take tension off of the tissue. I always encourage my post operative patients to preserve their results with Botox or Dysport, just as we encourage young patients to start early and preserve what they already have!
To ensure you are receiving the highest level of care, seek out a modernly trained, new-school dermatologic surgeon, oculoplastic surgeon, facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon who is board certified and fellowship trained in one of these “core four” cosmetic specialties. Membership in organizations like the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery help to identify a highly trained surgeon.
Cameron Chesnut
#realself500 Physician

The longevity of blepharoplasty is usually 10-15 years depending on the pre-existing aging/genetics of the patient. A properly done blepharoplasty will last 10-15 years.

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.

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....

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. Blepharoplasty does not improve brow droop and won't prevent it either. Forehead or brow lifting might help this. Also, there is a special way to inject Botox that will lift he brows. Not matter which way it is done, once the brows are elevated, it will make it look as if there is less upper eyelid skin.
Another eyelid aging issue that can make the lids look more aged is wrinkles. Surgery will not "pull" wrinkles out. In fact, if someone pulls out too much skin, the lid contour can change or the lids won't close well; the lower lid might actually pull down. Do, don't count on Blepharoplasty to improve wrinkles. The best way to improve eyelid wrinkles, in my opinion, is a good medical grade skin care program or peeling.

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.

Surgery is always the longest-lasting method to correct eye
issues. Typically, blepharoplasty results should last up to 20 years. It's good
to remember that aging never stops, which is why the results are not permanent.
But they are certainly long-lasting, and this type of surgery is really
effective to get great results.

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 usually done to remove eye bags and puffy eyes. Extra fat is removed form the lower eyelid. This operation should also only need to be done once.
Of course some people do not get an adequate blepharoplasty the first time and secondary or revisional blepharoplasty needs to be done. However, with eyelid surgery called blepharoplasty getting it right the first time is best. Secondary, re-do blepharoplasty upper or lower has a higher complication rate than primary blepharoplasty