Double eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) postoperative precautions

There are different methods of double eyelid surgery, including the threaded method, small incision (3-point method), and incision method, and the post-operative precautions and care points are slightly different for each method. 24 hours after surgery] After blepharoplasty, both eyes are usually bandaged to minimize bleeding and swelling through compression, except in the case of the thread-embedded method. The purpose of this is to minimize bleeding and swelling through compression. Therefore, it is best to keep both eyes bandaged and rest in bed for 24 hours after surgery. During this period, do not apply hot compresses to both eyes, you can use ice packs to apply ice compresses through the bandage gauze, but do not soak the gauze. Keeping the wound dry] After the surgery until two days after the removal of stitches, you should pay attention to keep the eye wound dry when you wash your face, and if you feel uncomfortable, you can use alcohol cotton balls to clean the wound. Post-operative swelling] Swelling time after blepharoplasty is relatively short, usually 1 to 2 weeks to recover completely. The small incision and incision blepharoplasty have a longer recovery time, with the incision method having a longer swelling period than the small incision. Usually the swelling is noticeable for 1-2 weeks, and the recovery time varies from 1 month to 3 months depending on the individual’s physical condition. The stitches can be removed on the 6th day after incision if there is no abnormality in the wound. It is best to ask the doctor to confirm or send a photo of the eye to make sure that the stitches can be removed before removing the stitches. It is best to ask your doctor to confirm or send photos of your eyes before removing the stitches to make sure they are ready to be removed.