How long it takes to touch water after eyelid removal varies from person to person and depends mainly on whether the wound is healed or not, if the stitches have healed well then you can touch water. Double eyelid surgery is a common procedure in plastic surgery, and the stitches can usually be removed about 1 week after surgery, but if the patient is combined with a metabolic disease such as diabetes, the stitches may be removed for a longer period of time. Since the skin around the eyes is very delicate, contact with water while the wound is still healing can easily lead to secondary infection from pathogenic microorganisms contaminating the wound and affecting the surgical result or leaving scars. Usually, if the surgical wound has healed after stitches are removed, you can touch water, but the specific time depends on the specific wound healing status, and it is recommended to follow the professional doctor’s guidance and advice. In addition, after eyelid surgery, you should pay attention to wash your face gently and forbid to wet your eyes before removing the stitches, as well as eat a light diet and pay attention to protein and vitamin supplements to promote wound recovery.