Can You Repeat Lower Eyelid Surgery?
As one of the most popular cosmetic surgery treatments available to patients, eyelid surgery results in a rejuvenated appearance. The two major types of eyelid surgery are an upper blepharoplasty and a lower blepharoplasty, which address the top or the bottom of the eyes respectively. Later, we cover a key question: can you repeat lower eyelid surgery?
Can You Repeat Lower Eyelid Surgery?
Lower eyelid surgery is a particularly sought-after procedure because of its ability to remove lower eye bags. The results are apparent following a short recovery period.
Does a lower lid lift last forever, though?
About Lower Blepharoplasty
Lower lid surgery, also called a lower blepharoplasty, is designed to remove puffiness from the lower eyelids by contouring and removing fat.
In most cases, you can schedule your procedure within four to six weeks after a consultation with Dr. Mettu, oculoplastic surgeon at Raleigh Eye and Face. That fat that is removed is not excess. It is fat that has shifted forward over time. Once removed, the fat is not likely to shift again to any significant degree. Therefore, the results from a lower blepharoplasty by Dr. Mettu are long lasting.
Continued Aging of the Lower Eyelids
After lower blepharoplasty with Dr. Mettu, we are confident that you can enjoy your new and youthful look for many years to come.
However, the lower eyelid and surrounding areas will continue to age in other ways. For example, the skin can start to degrade in quality. In this case laser resurfacing can help. Additionally, the tendons that secure the eyelid can stretch out with age leading to age related lower eyelid retraction and tightening the tendons surgically can help. Also, we experience volume loss in the face for which filler injections can be a good option. Finally, the forces of muscle contracture can be lessened with botulinum toxin which can yield a more youthful appearance. So while it is not likely to need a second lower blepharoplasty, there are other treatments that can be offered to address other age related changes of the lower eyelids.
Schedule Your Consultation
Staying on top of your aesthetic goals requires persistence and access to the very best of care. You can learn more about the risks and benefits of getting a lower eyelid surgery or other non surgical treatments when you contact Raleigh Eye and Face and schedule a consultation. We will help you determine the best course of care through personalized consultations, innovative treatment options, and compassionate team members who prioritize your goals.