With the gradual opening up of society today, plastic surgery is also recognized by more and more people. In addition to many women going to South Korea for plastic surgery, the domestic plastic surgery industry is also slowly developing. However, due to the lack of reasonable Therefore, there are some unscrupulous plastic surgery hospitals, and plastic surgery accidents are also frequent. Recently, a girl even died on the operating table during a double eyelid surgery. She lost consciousness before the operation was completed, and was separated from her family. Afterwards, the authorities claimed that there was a problem with the anesthesia and took full responsibility for the accident. Are double eyelids life-threatening? What should I pay attention to when having double eyelid surgery?

1. Disadvantages of double eyelid surgery

(1) Eye swelling

The eyes will appear swollen just after the double eyelid surgery. It should be noted that there is no need to worry too much about mild hematomas, which can subside on their own; but if severe hematomas occur or the hematomas progressively increase, an incision will need to be opened to stop bleeding or drainage.

(2) Eyelid edema

Eyelid edema occurs after double eyelid surgery because after our eyelid tissue is traumatized by surgery, the body's natural reactive edema occurs between cells. This is also a normal phenomenon in the eyes after surgery, so don’t worry. Just applying something like cold compress during the normal recovery process can help reduce eye puffiness. However, you should not be careless about eyelid swelling. If you find that the swelling is serious and continues to develop, you should seek medical attention for review in time.

(3) Eye infection

After double eyelid surgery, if you are not careful, the upper eyelids of the eyes will easily become red, swollen, hot and painful, and the eyes will become swollen even if you cannot open them. If the pain is unbearable, infection should be considered and effective antibiotics need to be applied. It should be noted that antibiotics cannot be used on people with liver and kidney dysfunction.

(4) Asymmetry of the two eyes

If the eyes are asymmetrical or the curvature is not ideal, it can basically be considered that the surgery is unsuccessful. The two sides of the cut double eyelids are asymmetrical, making your eyes look larger and smaller, or even "weird". When the curvature of the double eyelids is not ideal, it makes your eyes look unnatural. Since it is a surgery, there are risks. For an unskilled plastic surgeon, the risk of double eyelid surgery is very high.

(5) It is difficult to open the eyes

If the plastic surgeon is too rough during the double eyelid surgery, it will cause excessive damage to the eye tissue, resulting in bleeding, hematoma or Tissue adhesion will cause postoperative problems such as difficulty in opening eyes or ptosis. On the other hand, injuries to the levator palpebrae superioris muscle or orbital septum can also cause difficulty in opening the eyes. Therefore, double eyelid surgery is a delicate operation, and plastic surgeons must be cautious when performing it.

(6) Ptosis

If the double eyelids are cut too large or too deep, it can easily cause the levator muscle of the upper eyelids to rupture. . The levator muscle of the upper eyelid is the muscle supporting force that effectively ensures the normal operation of the eyelids. If it cannot function effectively, it will result in incomplete eye opening or inability to open the eyes at all, and the upper eyelid will droop to approximately the level of the pupil, forming "post-surgical blepharoptosis."

2. Why does the double eyelid surgery sometimes fail?

1. The doctor’s lack of clinical experience

The doctor’s lack of clinical experience is one of the main reasons for the failure of double eyelid surgery. The first is the preoperative doctor's design of the postoperative double eyelids, and then the inaccurate grasp of the technique during double eyelid surgery, or even the wrong surgical method, etc., which can easily lead to eye asymmetry and wide open eyes after double eyelid surgery. Wait without opening your eyes.

2. Irregular surgical operation

The doctor's attitude during double eyelid surgery has a great influence on the effect of double eyelid surgery. If the surgical process is too rough, it is easy to cause The operation failed. Double eyelid surgery is a delicate and skillful operation. The doctor should be careful and rigorous when performing the operation. The operation process should be performed aseptically, and the movements should be light and accurate, so as to reduce the chance of failure.

3. You are not suitable for double eyelid surgery

Double eyelid surgery is not suitable for everyone. It is easy to fail, and it is also energy-saving because you are not suitable for double eyelid surgery. eyelid. For example, if your eyes are too small, double eyelid surgery will be unnatural; if you have blistered eyes, you will look dull after having double eyelid surgery; if you have scarring constitution, it is easy to leave scars; if you are too old, eyelid wrinkles will easily develop after eyelid surgery; and if you have eye diseases, you will have double eyelid surgery. Double eyelids are prone to cross-infection and so on.

4. Unscientific postoperative care

The failure of double eyelid surgery may be related to unscientific postoperative care. For example, wrong application of hot and cold compresses after double eyelid surgery. First hot compress and then cold compress may cause serious redness and swelling, which will affect the postoperative effect. After double eyelid surgery, the eyes will get wet and lead to cross infection. After double eyelid surgery, spicy food is not good for the patient. Recovery may also aggravate redness and swelling, etc., which will affect the effect of double eyelid surgery.

5. How to avoid failure of double eyelid surgery

The best way to avoid failure of double eyelid surgery is to choose a regular and qualified hospital, and then let the doctor Doctors with clinical experience perform the surgery. And fully communicate with the doctor about your own situation before the operation, including your own needs and whether there are eye diseases. Then pay more attention to care after the operation, and communicate with the doctor in time if there is discomfort or other situations.

3. Precautions after double eyelid surgery

1. After the operation, a small gauze is usually used to cover the surgical site to gently compress, absorb bleeding and protect the incision. , and use ice cubes for cold compresses, because cooling will shrink the blood vessels of the eyelids, prevent capillary bleeding, and prevent postoperative bruising or swelling, and low temperature will weaken the sensation and reduce postoperative pain. It needs to be wrapped in a plastic bag or plastic bubble film Put good ice cubes gently on the eyes, and at the same time, prevent the ice cubes from leaking out after melting and entering the surgical site, causing bacterial infection. It only takes about 1-2 days to apply cold compresses after the operation, and then use hot compresses. Hot compresses can help blood circulation and have Helps reduce swelling.

2. Postoperative posture also needs to be paid attention to. Do not bend down to tie shoelaces, lower your head to read a book or lie on your stomach. Do not use force to defecate or lift heavy objects, which may easily lead to bleeding. Exudation will aggravate swelling. Pay attention to keeping your head high and relax, sit in a comfortable chair to rest, and pillow your head high when sleeping to help reduce swelling as soon as possible.

3. Avoid using unclean water Touch the surgical site with your hands to avoid bacterial infection. The traces of surgery that are cured after inflammation are particularly obvious. At the same time, inflammation may also affect the shape of the double eyelids, so attention should be paid to preventing inflammation.

4. Most eye plastic surgery The surgery is a clean surgery and does not require the application of antibiotics to prevent abuse. Infusion is not recommended. It is wrong to think that oral administration or infusion of antibiotics will speed up recovery! If there are signs of inflammation such as redness, swelling, heat and pain, you must see a face-to-face consultation. Take medication under the guidance of a doctor. You can take anti-swelling drugs after surgery. One week after the sutures are removed, you can use external anti-scar drugs to reduce scar formation.

5. Just after surgery, about 50% of people The left and right sides look different, and more than 90% of them are caused by the difference in swelling on both sides. Therefore, a few months before the double eyelid shape is completely finalized, don’t always look in the mirror and worry, but try to stay relaxed. Mood, wait for the beautiful flowers to bloom. A very small number of people also have slight left and right differences after the swelling subsides. However, everyone's left and right eyes cannot be exactly the same, so a little natural difference does not hinder the appearance. Don’t worry too much. If you still care, you need to fully communicate with us and decide whether adjustments are needed.

6. When using your eyes after surgery, try to reduce reading, looking at mobile phones, etc., so that your eyes can rest. Eyelids It is recommended to reduce activities in the first three days to facilitate tissue healing. In the later period, you can open and close your eyes appropriately and consciously, and exercise your muscles to promote the formation of double eyelid line creases, promote lymph and blood circulation, and facilitate early recovery.

8. The stitches can be removed about 5-7 days after incisional double eyelid plastic surgery. .Normal daily activities and simple work will not be affected after the operation. Avoid driving. Careful cleaning and disinfection of the incision area should be carried out before the sutures are removed after the operation. You can touch water 24 hours after the sutures are removed, such as taking a bath or washing your face. The double eyelids are completely gone. Swelling, naturally, usually takes about 1-6 months, and everyone's recovery speed is not exactly the same.

9. Pay attention to avoid tobacco, alcohol and irritating foods, avoid seafood and allergenic foods and supplies.

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