How Long Do Eyelid Surgery Results Last?

Droopy lower eyelids, bags under the eyes and draping skin that obscures vision may be concerns for people getting eyelid surgery in Sydney. These concerns are normal because the muscle and skin around the eyes weaken as we age. 

If you’re considering this surgery, know that it entails risk and complications. But understanding how long it lasts may help you determine (alongside proper consultation and assessment from your surgeon) whether it’s the right choice.

How long do eyelid surgery results last? 

A quick internet search might tell you that results from eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, can last anywhere between 7 to 15 years. But the reality is that no one can stop the natural processes of ageing.

As we age, the body produces less collagen. This is due to the lowering efficiency of fibroblasts or specialised cells in the dermis responsible for producing collagen. Their ability to synthesise collagen gradually declines, resulting in a reduction in skin elasticity and firmness, which may lead to droopiness over time.

So, while eyelid surgery may be able to help lift the skin around the eyelids, it’s important to understand it cannot halt the ageing process entirely, whether it’s an upper or lower blepharoplasty

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If you have further questions regarding blepharoplasty in Sydney, feel free to reach Artiste Plastic Surgery. Our Specialist Surgeon and Dr Zack Zoumaras, will assess your concerns and discuss your options. Plastic surgery is invasive and outcomes are not guaranteed. He will ensure your expectations about what the procedure can and cannot achieve remain realistic. Make an appointment with us today.

Disclaimer: At Artiste Plastic Surgery, our Plastic Surgeons led by Dr Jack Zoumaras have been trained to the highest possible degree. All surgery has risks and it is always advised to get a second opinion. Risks are very real and we cannot guarantee any result. Results are illustrated as a guide only. All risks are managed and any need for revision surgery or complications (1-5%) can be managed by our specialist plastic surgeons.

Any statements on how you will feel is based on Level V Evidence:

Level V:  How you will feel after plastic surgery varies between individuals, depending on psychological and physical factors. Our internal research is based on how patients in our practice feel after surgery.

The blogs are not a substitute for a medical consultation and do not form as part of the doctor to patient relationship.