Upper-eyelid surgery can last anywhere from 5 to 7 years to an entire lifetime, while lower-eyelid surgery rarely needs to be done more than once.
Revision blepharoplasty is often conducted to correct one of a few problems: Under-correction. A second surgery may be sought to further enhance the eyes that were previously under-corrected by removing less tissue than was necessary.
Although it's unlikely for people to require revisionary or secondary eyelid surgery, some patients do require a second procedure. Much more frequently, however, people chose nonsurgical options to maintain their surgical results.
Yes, when performed by a highly-skilled oculoplastic surgeon, a revision blepharoplasty procedure is safe.
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.
If you opt for lower eyelid surgery (lower blepharoplasty), you can expect your results to last for a lifetime. If you opt for upper eyelid correction, you can expect your results to last for roughly five to seven years.
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.
After surgery for a droopy eyelid, or ptosis (say "TOH-sus"), you may find that your lid doesn't lower as much when you look down. Or you may find that your lid doesn't close fully when you sleep. If this occurs, tell your doctor. You may be able to put drops or gels in the eye to keep it moist.
A rare complication after blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) can rob patients of something that most of us take for granted: the ability to fully close the eyes. Unfortunately, this problem, known as lagophthalmos, can make the simplest tasks like sleeping or showering extremely difficult.
When the skin is removed the eyelids can feel tight and often the eyelids do not close fully for the first month after this. If a patient has this it tends to get better. Even after a month, with time (usually 6 months to a year) the eyelid closure improves and returns to normal.
The results will typically last from anywhere between 5-7 years. Lower lid blepharoplasty rarely needs to be repeated. If you notice your eyelids begin to sag again over time, you may benefit from a brow lift rather than another eyelid surgery.
The approach to correcting botched eyelid surgery will depend on the specific issue. In some cases, the surgeon may need to perform revision surgery to correct the issue fully. In other instances, non-surgical treatments such as dermal fillers or Botox injections may be used to address the problem.
The success rates for laser eye surgery are very high but in about 2 – 3% of cases a second procedure may be required soon after the first. A range of factors including the patient's eyesight, age and genetics can mean that the eyes under or over heal. This can lead to blurred vision, glare and some distortion.
You can have a blepharoplasty at any time. But if you're seeking one due to aging, you'll usually get the best results after age 40. People who are advanced in age should generally avoid the procedure because of the risks of surgical complications.
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. This will start to get better 2 to 3 weeks after your surgery.
That said, eyelid surgery can affect your vision in different ways — both in the short-term and long-term future. Immediately after blepharoplasty, patients may notice changes to their vision during recovery. As the tissues of the eyes begin to heal, it's not uncommon for one's vision to become blurry or disoriented.
A minimum 12 degree OR 30 percent loss of upper field of vision with upper lid skin and/ or upper lid margin in repose and elevated (by taping of the lid) to demonstrate potential correction by the proposed procedure or procedures is required.
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-upper blepharoplasty syndrome is characterized by upper eyelid ptosis, lash ptosis, high or indistinct upper eyelid crease, hollow upper eyelid sulcus (absent upper eyelid fold), and a compensatory eyebrow elevation. We call this configuration a “synform” upper eyelid fold.
The skin around your eyes is very delicate after eyelid surgery so any friction caused by sleeping on your side or stomach can damage the skin and impact your results. It can also cause more swelling, damage to any sutures, and even bleeding.
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.
It is very uncommon to repeat a lower lid blepharoplasty once it is done.
One option is using fat injections or filler such as Restylane or Juvederm. Injections are placed in the hollow rim eye area or mid-face. Fat injections are a permanent solution and fillers last from three to nine months.