Aftercare considerations for blepharoplasty

  Many MM are concerned about this issue when doing double eyelid surgery. If the post-operative care is not proper, it will affect the swelling time and post-operative effect.  1, keep the wound clean Double eyelid surgery after keeping the wound clean can prevent infection. You can also put pressure on the local wound or use an ice pack to apply a cold compress, but the pressure should not be high to avoid damaging the eyes.  2, after surgery with ice cold compress Just after surgery, it is best to cover the surgical site with a small gauze, with a plastic bag or plastic bubble wrap wrapped ice gently on top of the eye, while to prevent the ice melted and leaked into the surgical site and lead to 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 the anesthesia. Cold compresses are only needed for about 2-3 days after surgery, after which hot compresses are applied. Hot compresses can help blood circulation and help double eyelid surgery to reduce swelling quickly.  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.  4, pay attention to the rest of the environment Want to make double eyelid surgery fast swelling, after surgery should be quiet and comfortable environment recuperation, at the same time, indoor air to fresh circulation and maintain a certain temperature.  5, appropriate vitamin supplementation After surgery, in addition to anti-inflammatory drugs, you can eat some vitamin complex, which will be very helpful for recovery.  6.Sleeping with a high pillow When sleeping, a pillow that is too low can also lead to edema of the face and eyes. After surgery, the edema is mostly due to congestion. However, if the pillow is padded, the blood flow back to the head and face can be properly reduced.