How to quickly reduce the swelling after double eyelid surgery? I believe that many people who have undergone double eyelid surgery will be concerned about this issue, if the post-operative care is not appropriate, it will affect the swelling time and post-operative results.
1, keep the wound clean
The first day, the third day, and the third day after the surgery, it is recommended to keep the wound clean to prevent infection and to facilitate the recovery of the wound. It is recommended to make an appointment with the surgeon to clean the surgical wound on the first, third and fifth day after surgery, especially after the inner canthus opening surgery, so that the blood scabs and secretions at the corners of the eyes must be cleaned in time to keep the wound clean.
2. Cold compresses with ice packs and hot compresses with towels after surgery
Just after surgery, it is best to cover the surgical site with a small gauze, wrap the ice with a plastic bag or plastic bubble wrap and gently place it on top of the eye, while preventing the ice from melting and leaking out and entering the surgical site and causing bacterial infection. The cooling will cause the blood vessels in the eyelids to constrict, preventing capillary bleeding and preventing post-operative bruising or swelling. At the same time, the cold temperature will diminish sensation and diminish the little pain that may occur after waking up from anesthesia. Cold compresses are only needed for about 2-3 days after surgery, after which hot compresses are applied.
Hot compresses will help blood circulation and help the swelling of the eyelid surgery go down quickly. Be careful not to burn the skin with the temperature of the hot compress. The methods of hot compresses are.
(1) you can use a wet towel heated in the microwave oven and then wrapped in plastic wrap
(2) You can use a hot towel wrapped with plastic wrap
(3) You can peel a hard-boiled egg and roll it over the swollen area
3.Pay attention to the method of rest
The rest after double eyelid surgery is required to pay attention to the head pillow high. It is best to tilt your head and sit on a comfortable chair to rest; sleep with a high pillow on your head, which will help to reduce swelling as soon as possible. Sleeping with a pillow that is too low can also lead to edema of the face and eyes. Post-operative edema is mostly due to congestion. However, if the pillow is padded high it can properly reduce the blood reflux in the head and face.
4, pay attention to the rest environment
If you want your eyelid surgery to go down quickly, you should have a quiet and comfortable environment to rest and recuperate after surgery, and at the same time, the indoor air should be fresh and circulating and maintain a certain temperature.
5.After surgery, take anti-inflammatory drugs and vitamins as prescribed by the doctor
Please take anti-inflammatory drugs for 3-5 days after surgery, according to the doctor’s prescription, and you can also take some vitamin complex, which will help you recover.
6.Pay attention to a light diet
Do not often drink water and eat food with high sodium content (hot pot, ginseng, wolfberry and other supplements), avoid tobacco, alcohol, chili and other stimulating foods.
7, do not engage in strenuous exercise, but open the eyelids more to promote blood flow back
After surgery, you can do more upward eye opening action, two fingers press the eyebrows, without the force of the forehead to open the eyes, you can feel the position of the double eyelids after surgery fold up, do this action more, can promote the recovery of double eyelids after surgery. Avoid strenuous sports such as playing ball, swimming, etc. before removing the stitches.
8.Contact lenses are worn 2~3 weeks after surgery
Please choose the time to wear contact lenses according to the doctor’s instructions. It is generally recommended to wear them at least two days after the removal of the stitches.
9. Swelling usually subsides in 1~2 weeks, and gradually becomes natural in 1~2 months.
After any surgery, you have to go through a period of recovery, just like having a baby to sit through the month, this phase is very important and requires enough patience. In short, be sure to follow the doctor’s instructions to carefully complete the post-operative care, find any situation should be timely communication with the doctor, of course the most beautiful results also need your patience!