First, the recovery time of double eyelid surgery
1, which is related to the surgical method.
There are three methods in double eyelid surgery today: Korean three-point method, Korean incision method and thread embedding method. Different double eyelid methods are used, and the recovery period is also different. Korean three-point method and catgut embedding method can be used at any time, and makeup can be used to participate in activities 7 days after operation; Korean incision rule generally takes 5-7 days to remove stitches.
2, related to personal physique.
Double eyelid surgery's recovery period is closely related to his personal physique. If you are in good health, you will recover quickly, otherwise it will be slower, depending on the skin condition of the patient's eyes.
3, related to postoperative care.
Nursing after double eyelid surgery can speed up the recovery of the wound. It is necessary to keep the wound clean after operation to prevent bleeding and swelling. In order to reduce swelling, local cold compress can be performed.
Two. Sequela of double eyelid surgery
1, skin hematoma
Mild hematoma can subside by itself, and severe hematoma or progressive hematoma needs incision to stop bleeding or drainage.
2, eyelid edema
After eyelid tissue is injured by surgery, reactive edema will appear between cells. Eyelid edema is a normal phenomenon, so there is no need to worry. Using pressure dressing and cold compress can help to alleviate the above phenomenon, but if the swelling is serious and developing, it should be rechecked in time.
3, incision oozing blood
Although the incision and tissue wound have been sutured, there is still a small amount of oozing blood. Cold compress (ice, cold towel) and pressure dressing can be used. At the same time, it is not appropriate to bow your head excessively, and do not open your eyes or close your eyes hard.
4, the scar is significant
If the scar is obviously caused by infection or constitution, local drug treatment, such as steroid hormone injection, is feasible.
5, the upper eyelid is red and swollen
If the upper eyelid is swollen and painful, infection should be considered and effective antibiotics should be applied.
Three. Matters needing attention in double eyelid surgery
The surgical sequelae of double eyelids are all caused by improper operation. If you don't want to have sequelae of double eyelid surgery, then the following four points should be done well:
1, which is more conducive to application.
Cold compress and hot compress. Cold compress 3 hours after operation can effectively prevent postoperative edema and relieve pain. Three days later, local hot compress was started, which promoted blood circulation and removed blood stasis, and the wound scar quickly calmed down.
2. Don't take medicine indiscriminately.
Don't rush to take painkillers, because aspirin drugs will reduce blood coagulation, thus aggravating wound bleeding.
3. Eye movement
Close your eyes and rest is not conducive to the formation of double eyelids and the disappearance of swelling. After eye plastic surgery 1 hour, keep your eyes open, watch TV or do other things, or work as usual.
4, pay attention to diet
Mainly light, taboo to stimulate spicy food; Eating more fruits and vegetables and supplementing vitamins are beneficial to the repair of wounds; Eat more high-quality and high-protein foods, such as beef, chicken and fish. To provide energy for the body to repair.
Any operation is risky, and so is double eyelid surgery. If you don't want to have the sequela of double eyelid surgery, you should take good care of double eyelid surgery and let yourself return to nature quickly.
4. How to reduce swelling after double eyelid surgery?
1. Cold compress to reduce swelling first.
Generally, eye swelling is the most severe 2 days after double eyelids are cut. At this time, you can apply cold compress to your eyes. Cold compress can effectively contract blood vessels, prevent excessive bleeding at the surgical site, help to quickly reduce swelling, and cold compress also helps to relieve pain.
How to do it: wrap the ice pack with a towel, be careful not to be too heavy, and it is appropriate for your eyes to feel comfortable. Apply it to eyes for about 15~20 minutes.
2. After cold compress, hot compress to reduce swelling.
Cold compress usually lasts for 2 days after double eyelid incision, and hot compress is needed from the third day, which can dilate local blood vessels, accelerate blood flow and help to reduce swelling.
How to do it: wrap the hot water bottle with a towel, put it on your eyes for about 15~20 minutes and then take it off.
Pad the pillow to reduce swelling.
After the double eyelids are cut, you can use a pillow to help the eyes to reduce swelling. Taking high pillow and semi-lying position is helpful to accelerate blood circulation and water metabolism, help to reduce swelling and facilitate surgical recovery.
How to do it: Hold your head up with 1 pillow or two pillows when you sleep. The method of looking up should not be commonly used. Generally, it can be used after 3 days of double eyelid cutting. Sleeping with your head up for a long time is harmful to your spine.
4. Eye movement to reduce swelling
Pay attention to strengthen the movement of eye muscles when reducing swelling after double eyelid cutting. Only by cooperating with the movements can we promote the blood circulation of the eye muscles and surrounding tissues, thus reducing and gradually eliminating the swelling of the surgical site and promoting the early absorption of double eyelid surgery's congestion.
How to do it: Rub your palms together, then cover your eyes with your palms and press gently. Generally, it is better to do eye massage on the third day after double eyelids are cut.
Tips: Don't eat soy sauce and spicy food after double eyelid surgery. Eat something light to make your eyes more beautiful.