Double eyelid surgery post-operative care

Post-operative care

These days, double eyelid surgery is considered the best method to address the flaws of unattractive eyelids, and help people achieve beautiful, alluring eyes that are captive observers. However, like any other procedures, it is unavoidable to suffer swelling and pain.  

Therefore, Double eyelid surgery post-operative care is a crucial factor. You need to take care of your eyes properly and scientifically so that the wound can heal quickly, reducing the recovery period. 

It is essential to follow the requirements and regulations from the doctors related to double eyelid surgery post operative care.

Lily Luta before and after undergoing double eyelid surgery.

Post operative ice compressing

Incisional blepharoplasty is a simple technique, but, like other procedures, there is pain and swelling after the surgery. You should use ice cubes placed in a small bag or cloth to apply to the wound frequently and continuously, which will help quickly reduce swelling and soothe the wound. You should compress ice in the first 2 to 3 days after the surgery to reduce swelling on the eyelid. It is best to gently compress the wound with a bag filled with ice cubes to avoid the ice coming into contact with or getting into the eyelid incision.

Suitable diet

- After the surgery, you should avoid spicy food to prevent tears from falling out. Do not eat beef, chicken, sticky rice, seafood, water spinach for they will leave bad scarring behind. Avoid alcoholic drinks, and refrain from other drinks such as coconut juice and pennywort as they can easily cause bleeding. 

- You should eat congee with minced meat, carrots and veggies after the surgery. Eat a lot of veggies and fruits, drink a lot of water, as well as drink milk and fruit juice.

Work and rest schedule

Avoid contact with TV screens, computers, reading books and newspapers in the first 2 weeks after the surgery. You should sleep early to ensure your health, with the best before 10 p.m. Refrain from doing strenuous work that affects your eyes and vision.

Other caring procedures

- Take antibiotics following the doctor’s prescriptions. 

- When you travel, avoid direct contact with sunlight. You should wear sunglasses to protect your eyes, as well as limit rubbing your eyes. Stay away from dusty places that affect your eyes, do not smoke, and avoid contact with smokers.

- Do not put make up on until your eyelid is completely healed. You are allowed to do so after your eyelid and vision completely healed for at least 2 months.

Following check-ups

In the first month after the surgery, you should visit beauty clinics to receive the following check-ups and examinations.

* The results achieved depend on each individual’s constitution.