The stitches can be removed about 5-7 days after the incisional double eyelid plastic surgery. You can soak it in water 24 hours after the stitches are removed, such as taking a shower or washing your face. It usually takes about 1-6 months for the swelling of the double eyelids to completely subside, and the speed of recovery varies from person to person.

Other precautions:

You also need to pay attention to your posture after surgery. Do not bend down to tie shoelaces, lower your head to read or lie down, and do not strain to defecate or lift heavy objects. It can easily lead to bleeding, exudation and aggravated swelling. Pay attention to the relaxed and head-high position, sit in a comfortable chair and rest; also keep your head elevated when sleeping to help reduce swelling as soon as possible.

Avoid touching the surgical site with unclean 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.

Most oculoplastic surgeries are clean surgeries and do not require the use of antibiotics to prevent their misuse. It is even less recommended to give an infusion. It is wrong to think that oral administration or infusion of antibiotics will speed up recovery! If signs of inflammation such as redness, swelling, heat and pain appear, you must see a face-to-face consultation and take medication under the guidance of a doctor. You can take anti-swelling medication after surgery. One week after the sutures are removed, topical anti-scar drugs can be used to reduce scarring.

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

People who wear contact lenses should follow the doctor’s advice and not wear them for 2-3 weeks after surgery.

Be careful to avoid tobacco, alcohol, and irritating foods, as well as seafood and allergy-prone foods and supplies.

Keep a calm mind, take a reasonable rest, pay attention to all aspects, and develop a state that is conducive to recovery.