Blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) delivers remarkable improvements that can last for years, though your eyes continue their natural aging process. Most patients enjoy their refreshed appearance for several years, with many never needing another procedure.
At our premium facial plastic surgery practice in San Mateo, California, board-certified surgeon R. James Koch, MD, helps patients understand the long-term benefits of eyelid surgery.
He performs blepharoplasty in-office for your comfort and convenience; you don’t have to travel to another location to get the care you deserve.
When Dr. Koch removes excess skin and repositions fat during your eyelid lift, these changes are permanent. The removed tissue doesn’t grow back or regenerate. Your eyes still age, but they do so from a much better starting point than before your surgery.
Upper and lower eyelid procedures offer different longevity profiles. Upper eyelid results typically last around seven years before subtle changes might prompt consideration of a touch-up.
Lower eyelid results often last even longer because the lower lid ages more slowly than the upper lid area.
Most patients see dramatic improvements once swelling subsides:
The improvements you see around six weeks become your new aging baseline, which can last for many years.
Several factors influence how your results hold up over time:
Skin with good elasticity and thickness maintains results better than thin, damaged skin.
Your genetic predisposition to developing eyelid laxity plays a role in how quickly new changes might appear.
Sun exposure accelerates skin aging, potentially affecting how long your refreshed look lasts.
Your facial expressions contribute to how new lines may develop around your eyes.
While aging continues, the improvement from surgery gives you an advantage for years. For those who eventually develop new concerns, Dr. Koch offers touch-up procedures and nonsurgical treatments to address fine lines that form over time.
The most satisfied patients understand that blepharoplasty doesn’t freeze time; it simply resets the clock, giving you years of looking naturally refreshed.
For a personalized assessment of what blepharoplasty or another facial procedure can achieve for you, contact us at 669-279-3663, text us, or schedule your visit online at drkochfacialplasticsurgery.com.
