Double eyelid surgery recovery process

Double eyelid surgery methods are divided into three ways: buried wire, small incision and full incision. The recovery process of the three ways is as follows: The buried wire method is relatively less invasive, with relatively quicker recovery and no need to remove stitches. Post-operative swelling will occur, accompanied by pain and other problems that will continue to improve over time. To prevent excessive eye swelling, ice packs can be applied 1-2 times a day for 30-60 minutes each time for the first three days, and do not apply hot packs for 72 hours after surgery. It is best to avoid strenuous exercise for a month, and most of the swelling usually subsides in about 1-2 weeks, which varies from person to person. For small incision and total incision, the stitches are usually removed about 7 days after surgery, and it takes about 3 months to completely reduce the swelling in its natural state. Good post-operative protection also helps the recovery of double eyelids. Anti-scar ointment can be used from the second day after stitch removal and applied for 3 months continuously to prevent scar growth. Do not touch the wound area with living water before the removal of the stitches to prevent infection and other situations from occurring, and you can take a shower after the removal of the stitches. Do not press or rub the eye with your hands during the period to avoid delaying the recovery time of the wound. After surgery, you need to keep your head on your back, rest more, and use your eyes as little as possible to reduce eye fatigue, etc. With the postoperative swelling, some people may have a period of discomfort. Usually the best recovery is 3 months or 6 months or 1 year after surgery, which varies from person to person.