Lower Eyelid Retraction Surgery - how permanent are results?

Best to see an oculoplastic specialist for in person evaluation. Eyelid revision surgery (namely eyelid retraction surgery after lower blepharoplasty) is definitely possible. See links on my website for more details.

However, your eyes may not tolerate waiting.  The eyelids need to protect the corneal surface.  Under certain circumstances we do intervene early when it is clear that corneal decompensation warrants early intervention.

Patients often have a tendency to draw conclusions or worry about untoward results much too early in the healing process. In your case, a mere eight days out from surgery is much too early to do so. However, your eyelids look like they are in good position for this point in your recovery....

However, you are also very early from the surgery.  Generally things to get better with healing.  I suspect this change in lower eyelid position and shape will not return to what it was before surgery.  I recommend letting the eyelids heal and if the issue continues to bother you,...

Based on the appearance of the scar I believe that surgical scar revision would give your the best result. You should discuss your options with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon in your area. Good luck.

Nonsurgical options for treatment are usually best performed early in the diagnosis of eyelid retraction. These nonsurgical methods include simple massage of the lower eyelid with a finger and or dilute steroid injections. Again best accomplished within three months of the initial diagnosis in...