How Long Does Blepharoplasty Last?

Question

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.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

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.

Cameron Chesnut, MD, FAAD, FACMS · Answer

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

Rod J. Rohrich, MD · Answer

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.

Richard D. Gentile, MD · Answer

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....

William Portuese, MD · Answer

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.

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