Any fat removed from the eyelids, for example, will not grow back (even if you gain weight); and bags under the eyes and hoods over the eyes shouldn't appear again, either.
Once prolapsed orbital fat is sculpted and removed, that same fat does not come back. It is not uncommon for patients to have the results of their under eye bag surgery last 20 years with no recurrence of their eye bags.
Surgery - done well - is supposed to restore the area to its former youthful flatness. However, as your face changes continually, so your eye bags can be back in full force 10 years later.
Causes of leftover eyelid fat
Reduction of the lateral fat pad of the lower eyelid can be more technically challenging during blepharoplasty when the incision is made behind the eyelid (transconjunctival). This is one reason that leftover fat pouches are more common at the outer corner of the lower eyelids.
So, eyelid surgery can help rejuvenate the upper third of your face. It also helps turn back the clock by restoring a youthful appearance. But blepharoplasty cannot alter your eye shape, though it may initially look that way after surgery.
While the procedure is often considered to be a long-lasting treatment option, some patients do get lower eyelid surgery a second time. While it's uncommon, some patients may opt for revisionary eyelid surgery. Patients who are considering the surgery may have had their initial surgery early on.
After blepharoplasty surgery, the eyelids will be bruised and swollen for one to three weeks. However, most patients say their eyes look normal and better than before after one to three months. However, people usually feel okay going in public and returning to work after 10 to 14 days.
Lower eyelid surgery, also known as lower blepharoplasty, is great for reducing the bulging, baggy appearance in the lower eyelids. However, it involves removing the fat pads below the eyes and often a hollow, sunken look can occur if too much fat is removed.
In the hands of an experienced surgeon, lower lid blepharoplasty is safe and produces excellent results. In very mild cases, some laser treatments can be effective in resurfacing and tightening the lower lid skin.
Lower eyelid retraction is a devastating complication of bad blepharoplasty results in which the lower eyelid is pulled down. Lower lid retraction has primarily been reported in patients who underwent a transcutaneous approach to lower eyelid surgery – when the surgery is done through lower lid skin.
Lower eyelid treatments are particularly long-lasting and rarely need to be repeated. Regularly applying moisturizer and sunscreen to the area around the eyes can help maintain the skin's elasticity and preserve your results.
The appearance of the eyes can be dramatically altered by the removal of excess skin or puffy bags under the eyes. Eyes that are weighed down or crowded by aging skin or puffy bulges may seem smaller or narrower. Once this skin is removed, the eye can appear more open, rounder, and awake.
Your eyes may look swollen and bruised after your surgery. The eyelid swelling is usually worse early in the morning and will get better during the day as you sit or walk around. You may also have swelling on your cheeks and jawline.
Injectable Fillers for can add volume to the lower eyelid hollows or tear trough. This is a soft tissue void or deep line created through the descent of the cheek fat and bulging of the lower eyelid fat pad. Hyaluronic acid filler injected along the orbital rim can help to smooth and fill this area.
A blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) removes the loose skin in the lower eyelid, as well as the bulging fat. A cheek lift then raises the cheek tissue higher, using the same incision as that used for the lower eyelid lift. Not much fat is removed. Instead, cheek tissue is repositioned.
After surgery, your eyelid may feel tight and sore. Your eye may be watery, dry, sticky, itchy, or sensitive to light. Your vision may be blurry for a few days. Your doctor will give you medicines to help with pain and discomfort.
Blepharoplasty tightens the skin around the eyelids, providing refreshed, long-lasting results. Eyelid surgery can be performed on the upper and lower eyelid producing a dramatically younger appearance.
Lower eyelid retraction (lower lids pulled down) after blepharoplasty is known to occur in 6-20% of transcutaneous lower blepharoplasty procedures. This does not mean this is a bad surgery, it does mean it is a risky surgery.
Yes. Double eyelid surgery (upper and lower blepharoplasty) can make your eyes look bigger by excising excess skin around the eyes and lifting sagging skin.
Post-operative swelling peaks at about 48-72 hours, and then subsides over the next few days. The majority of swelling after eyelid surgery will disappear in the first week, but small amounts may persist for 6 - 12 weeks during which subtle improvements in appearance will continue.
While most people who undergo this procedure are in their mid-30s, any adult may qualify if they have loose and sagging eyelid skin, excess fat deposits under the eyes, or excess eyelid skin. Contact us today at Northstate Plastic Surgery Associates in Chico, CA to learn more.
Persons with dry eye, diabetes, and glaucoma may not be suitable candidates for eyelid surgery. Persons with drooping and uneven eyebrows may also not make good candidates. Avoid drinking and smoking as they can interfere with the surgery outcome.
Blepharoplasty can have a dramatic effect on a person's appearance as well as their self-esteem. Whether it is a medical need or for cosmetic reasons, eyelid surgery can be a powerful tool to fight the signs of facial aging. While it can't change your eyes' size, this simple procedure can provide big results.