Why do I need to change my medication after eyelid surgery?

  Eyelid surgery (medically known as blepharoplasty) is a common cosmetic surgery in outpatient clinics. It is not a big surgery, and the wound dressing is not extensive.  First of all, let’s take a look at the purpose of the drug change, mainly to observe the wound healing, whether there is continued bleeding and hematoma, wound infection, cracking and so on, more importantly, the doctor to see the shape of the post-operative double eyelids, after a day of gauze bandaging and cold compression, plus the formation of blood scabs, suture support and so on, the shape of the double eyelids is likely to change, post-operative drug change when found early In addition, the surgeon will also make sure that the shape of the eyelid will not be affected after the surgery. In addition, the doctor will provide timely guidance and care according to the specific situation when changing medication.  So how is the medication change done?  In fact, the change of medication after eyelid surgery is relatively simple, which is to gently remove the bandage gauze, wash the wound with saline or other soft disinfectant, wash away the blood scabs, blood clots and blood stains, and then directly expose the wound on the line, no need to bandage again.  Does it hurt when changing the medication?  In general, double eyelid medication change is not painful, only when there is more bleeding, there is a little discomfort when the gauze sticks to the wound, but it is all bearable.  Can I change my own medication at home after double eyelid surgery?  It is best not to change the medication by yourself, for reasons other than the above, if an accident occurs, it will not only affect the results, but also other adverse reactions may occur.  Therefore, for the sake of beautiful double eyelids, you should definitely come back to the hospital the day after completing the double eyelid surgery to change the medication!