We often say that the eyes are the window to the soul, and the first thing that people pay attention to when they meet is the face, and the most important organ in the face is the eyes, through which we observe the world around us, and through which others perceive our inner world. A beautiful pair of eyes can give people a sense of confidence and beauty in life and spirit. The double eyelids can make the eyes visually larger, cause the eyelashes to upturn, and increase the layering of the eyelids, thus making the eyes appear radiant, so double eyelids and big eyes have become the mainstream demand for people to pursue beauty.
We have always thought that double eyelid surgery is a very safe minor surgery, but recently CCTV news released, the risk factor of double eyelid surgery is set as three stars, and said that it may lead to eye infection, serious consequences of blindness, then double eyelid surgery is really dangerous? The following plastic surgeon will answer this concern for you.
How is double eyelid surgery done
The main method of surgery for double eyelids is the incision method and the buried line method. The incision method is to cut at a moderate distance above the eyelids and remove a small piece of skin, cut out the excess fat, and then use sutures to fix the upper eyelid muscle fascia to the dermis and subcutaneous tissue where the double eyelids are needed, and then suture the skin. In contrast, a surgical suture is used to thread the eyelid from the eyelid to the conjunctiva, and then back out of the eyelid, knotting it and burying it under the skin, usually with only three stitches.
For candidates with thin eyelids and large eye fissures, if you can easily form a double eyelid fold line by yourself with a toothpick or if you can maintain a double eyelid fold line for a certain period of time after adopting a double eyelid patch, this means that the conditions for forming double eyelids are good, and you can achieve the goal of forming permanent double eyelids through buried double eyelid molding. The surgery is short, taking only about 30 minutes, and the recovery time is fast, with swelling subsiding in about a week. The post-operative wound has only three very small pinholes and does not require removal of stitches, and there are no scars, but if the stitches fall out the double eyelid line will gradually disappear, and many people may revert to their original state after a period of time.
If you have thick upper eyelid skin fat and can form double eyelid folds with a toothpick, but they do not stay in place for a long time, while the eyelids are not loose and the eyelid contour is normal, then this is a suitable surgical procedure for the incision method. This method takes longer to operate, about 1-2 hours, and the recovery is slower, with swelling subsiding only after about 2 weeks, stitches removed in 4 to 7 days, and a general recovery of 1 month, but the results can be maintained for a long time.
Is it safe to have double eyelid surgery?
The most popular surgical procedure is the double eyelid surgery, which is also a very mature technology development. Some private plastic surgeons, in order to attract more plastic surgery customers, falsely boast that the risk of double eyelid surgery is zero, there are no after-effects, etc. The actual doctor in the regular plastic surgery institution is very experienced in surgery and has perfect surgical facilities to ensure the safety of the surgery.
What are the adverse effects of double eyelid surgery?
1, heavy eyelid line disappears
The eyelids made by the buried wire method are difficult to maintain for a long time, and some people will lose their eyelid line after a while, while the eyelids made by the incision method are generally stable. However, in people with thick upper eyelids, the eyelid line may disappear after surgery if the lid is not sufficiently removed and the lid is not well exposed. In addition, for people with severe inner canthus, it is best to perform inner canthoplasty at the same time as double eyelid surgery, which not only makes the eyes brighter, but also facilitates the stable existence of double eyelids.
2.Triple eyelids
Many natural eyelids have triple lids, but they are not obvious and do not affect the appearance. If the eyelid line is not designed according to the natural curvature, uneven removal of tissues, improper suturing, not suturing in the natural direction, misaligned sutures, too tight or too loose, etc. can all cause triple eyelids. In severe cases, this can also cause sunken upper eyelids.
3. Left-right asymmetry
Double eyelids are a kind of reshaping surgery, so if the measurement and line are not accurate before surgery, or if the skin is not removed on both sides, it may cause asymmetry between the two sides of the eyelids after surgery. The double eyelids appear wide and narrow, or one normal and one abnormal.
4.Easy to open eyes
Any surgery is a destruction of blood vessels and nerve tissues along the way, and if important nerves or blood vessels are damaged, serious consequences may result. For example, if the levator muscle is damaged during the removal of the lid plate, or if the skin becomes severely adherent to the levator muscle or the levator tendon membrane, it may cause difficulty in opening the eyes, making them look unrefined and sleepy.
5. Unnatural shape
It is possible to make double eyelids that are close to their natural shape through surgery. However, if the curvature of the surgical incision is not good, or if the suture is too high or too low across the lid, it may make the eyelid line unattractive and the double eyelid unnatural.
6. Incision scars
Improper post-operative care, incision infection, poorly aligned incision margins, or if the patient is scarred, all of these may cause scarring of the wound.
If you really encounter the above situation, through double eyelid repair surgery can generally solve the problem perfectly. The more important thing to note is that you should not be confused by false advertising and go for plastic surgery blindly. Even if you have the most common double eyelid surgery, you should go to a regular plastic surgery hospital to do it. You should also pay attention to confirm the qualifications of the doctor and keep the information about the surgery in order to protect your rights.
How to properly care for after double eyelid surgery
1, keep the wound clean, to prevent infection
After surgery, the wound can not get wet, keep the surgical area dressing clean and dry, according to the doctor’s request to the hospital on time to change the medicine and remove the stitches, after surgery when washing the face to pay attention not to wet the wound. The dressing on the eye can be removed 1 to 2 days after surgery. If there is blood scab or secretion on the wound, sterile saline or medical alcohol can be used to wipe it.
2.Prevent wound bleeding, bruising or hematoma
If small blood vessels are damaged during the surgery or the bleeding is not completely stopped during the surgery, external impact on the eye after the surgery, intense exercise or unpredictable emotions can cause bleeding, bruising or hematoma in the wound. Therefore, within 2 days after surgery, use cold compress method, wrap the ice with towel and put it on the affected area, pay attention not to soak the dressing to avoid infection, the cold compress time should not exceed 1 hour, each interval of 3 hours; after 48 hours, it should be changed to hot compress, pay attention to the temperature should not be too high, time should not be too long, so as not to burn the skin. A semi-recumbent position after surgery is good for wound recovery, and the head should be appropriately padded during sleep to reduce swelling in the eyelid area.
3.Strengthen the eye muscle movement
On the second day after surgery, after removing the gauze, do eye opening exercises to promote blood circulation in the eye muscles and surrounding tissues, reduce and gradually eliminate swelling at the surgical site, and promote early absorption of bruising, but also pay attention to avoid overworking the eyes.
4.Pay attention to reasonable diet
Eat a fresh and light diet rich in vitamins, proteins and other nutrients to help the incision heal and speed up recovery; forbid spicy, stimulating foods and seafood that are too “tonic”.
5. Pay attention to moisturizing and softening the eyelid tissue
Many people have fully recovered from their surgical incisions, but the surgical site still feels tight and taut, which makes them feel dull and makes others look awkward. In fact, this is a normal phenomenon after surgery. As long as the area is well moisturized and softened, the tightness will be reduced accordingly. Therefore, once the blepharoplasty incision is fully healed, you can use moisturizing, tissue-softening and heavy metal-free skin care cosmetics from regular manufacturers.
6. Preventing scarring
When the wound is not healed, makeup should be applied carefully so that the tiny particles of makeup do not adhere to the eye, which may cause infection. Some people still use wrinkle and sunscreen products containing heavy metals such as mercury after eyelid surgery. These makeup and skin care products containing heavy metals may aggravate the scar growth of the surgical incision, and if you are a scarred person, it will add to the problem. Therefore, during the period of three to six months after surgery, which is the proliferation period of surgical scars, it is important not to use cosmetics containing heavy metals.