There are different methods of double eyelid surgery, including the threaded method, the small incision method (3-point method), and the incision method, and the postoperative precautions and care points are slightly different for the different surgical methods. 24 hours after surgery After blepharoplasty, the eyes are usually bandaged to minimize bleeding and swelling through compression. Therefore, it is best to keep your eyes bandaged and rest in bed for 24 hours after surgery. During this period, do not apply hot compresses on both eyes, you can use ice packs to apply ice compresses through the bandage gauze, but do not soak the gauze. Keep the wound dry After surgery until two days after the removal of stitches, when washing your face, you need to pay attention to keep the eye wounds dry, if you feel uncomfortable, you can use alcohol cotton balls to clean the wounds. Post-operative Swelling Swelling after blepharoplasty is shorter, usually 1 to 2 weeks. The small incision and incision blepharoplasty have a longer recovery time, with the incision having a longer swelling period than the small incision. The swelling is usually noticeable for 1-2 weeks, and the full recovery time ranges from 1 to 3 months, depending on the individual’s constitution. Removal of stitches The stitches do not need to be removed for blepharoplasty, but can be removed on the 6th day after incision if there is no abnormality in the wound, and it is best to ask the doctor to confirm or send a photo of the eye to make sure that the stitches can be removed before removing the stitches. It is best to ask your doctor to confirm or send photos of your eyes before removing the stitches. You can touch water for two days after removing the stitches.