What do I need to be aware of after double eyelid surgery?

According to statistics, double eyelid surgery is the most frequent and common procedure in modern medical aesthetics. Many people think that everything will be fine after double eyelid surgery, not realizing that there are many people who have double eyelids that are unsightly, unnatural, do not recover well, or even need to be repaired twice because of improper postoperative care. Although the doctor or nurse will simply tell you what to pay attention to after the surgery, there are still many friends who will come over and ask all kinds of questions, so we still need to explain to you! Do I apply ice or heat after surgery? Early 24 hours before the change of medicine can be used ice packs local cold compresses, especially 3 hours after surgery to do cold compresses, can effectively prevent postoperative edema, but also can relieve pain. After 24 hours until the removal of stitches, no hot and cold compresses are needed to keep the wound clean. One week before and after the operation, you can take the appropriate medication to reduce swelling and stop bleeding to help reduce swelling, without hot compresses. Whether it is cold or hot compresses, do not let the water wet the wound, must pay attention to keep clean and dry, if the wound is infected must go to the hospital in a timely manner to check, do not take the initiative to deal with. What should I do if I have some pain after surgery? It is normal to have some pain in the wound on the day of double eyelid surgery, but it will be reduced gradually with the passage of time. Do not rush to take painkillers, because aspirin drugs will reduce blood coagulation, which will aggravate the bleeding of the wound. The wound should not be wiped with unsterilized objects and should be kept clean and dry, avoiding water, and oral antimicrobials can be taken as needed to prevent infection. What kind of sleeping position is better for eye recovery after surgery? It is best to sleep with a high pillow or stack two or three pillows on top of each other to keep your head high and your feet low. Before going to bed, you can cut potatoes into slices or press them into mush and put them on your eyes for 15 minutes, then remove them and wash them off to minimize water retention. How long can I wear makeup after surgery? Makeup can be applied 48 hours after the stitches are removed, but don’t wear heavy makeup or use expired cosmetics, and don’t use cosmetics and skin care products that contain heavy metals. What should I do if I have a third or fourth eyelid? The skin of the upper eyelid can be lifted with a clean thumb and forefinger and most of the excess folds will disappear. Eyelid surgery can be performed with eye opening and closing exercises one hour after surgery. Incision and Korean three-point surgery can be practiced the next day to open and close the eyes movement can be effective in preventing the occurrence of three or four eyelids. What are the best ways to improve the shape of the eyelids? Exercise your eye muscles and look upward as much as possible while your eyes are recovering. This will encourage blood circulation in the eye muscles and surrounding tissues, reduce and gradually eliminate swelling at the surgical site, and promote the early absorption of surgical bruises. Keep your head tilted up as much as possible during study and work, watch less TV and surf the internet, and pay attention to the rest of your eyes. What should I pay attention to in my diet? To get well quickly, the diet should also be light, avoid stimulating spicy food; eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, supplement vitamins, is conducive to wound repair; eat more high-quality high-protein foods, such as beef, chicken, fish, etc., to provide the body with the energy to repair.