Removal of fat from your eyelids, which is usually the cause of puffiness and bags, is permanent, and these conditions generally will not recur. The skin continues to age, however, and skin laxity along with fine wrinkling of the eyelid area may, at some point, return. Sometimes loss of tone in the forehead causes additional sagging of the eyebrows which mimics a recurrence of drooping upper eyelids. If this happens, correction may require a forehead lift or a secondary eyelid procedure. Even though the aging process continues, patients are usually happy with their appearance for many years following eyelid surgery.
Some patients find that they want to make additional improvements at a later time.
You will return to the office for follow-up care at prescribed intervals, at which time your progress will be evaluated. Please remember that the relationship does not end when you leave the operating room. If you have questions or concerns during your recovery, or need additional information at a later time, you should keep in contact. Once you determine that having aesthetic eyelid surgery is something you would like to do for yourself, then you are ready to proceed with planning for your operation. We understand that this is an important decision in your life.