When used to treat hooded eyes or extra skin around the face, the results are permanent once the excess skin has been removed (just as they would be with surgery); nevertheless, as a natural consequence of getting older and the passage of time, you will develop more lax skin over time (usually after 5 years). This is a natural process associated with becoming older and has the same effect as surgically removing the skin (blepharoplasty). In the event that additional sagging skin reappears over time, you need to undergo additional plasma IQ treatments. When applied to scars or lines on the lip, the benefits are long-lasting.