What should I do if my double eyelids bleed after surgery

Although double eyelid surgery is a relatively simple and seemingly simple plastic surgery compared to other plastic surgery procedures. However, before undergoing double eyelid surgery, you must be mentally prepared and understand the sequelae of double eyelid surgery and the failure rate of double eyelid surgery. Bleeding from the wound after double eyelid surgery is one of the sequelae of double eyelid surgery. How should we deal with bleeding from the wound after double eyelid surgery?

What are the side effects of double eyelid surgery?

Generally speaking, the only downside of double eyelid surgery is the failure of the operation, otherwise there will be no harm. In order to improve the common knowledge of double eyelid surgery among our friends, we will explain below some harmful symptoms that may occur after a failed double eyelid surgery and how to deal with it.

1. Mild hematoma may disappear on its own, but severe hematoma or progressive hematoma requires opening an incision to stop bleeding or drain.

2. After the eyelid tissue is traumatized by surgery, reactive edema will occur between cells. Eyelid edema is normal and there is no need to worry. Pressure bandages and cold compresses can help alleviate the above phenomenon, but if the swelling is severe and continues to progress, you should have a check-up in time.

3. Although the incision and tissue wound have been sutured, there is still a small amount of bleeding. You can use cold compresses (ice cubes, cool towels), pressure bandages with elastic bandages, etc. At the same time, be careful not to lower your head excessively, and do not open or close your eyes forcefully.

4. If the scars are significantly caused by infection or physical condition, local medications such as steroid injections may be used.

5. If redness, swelling, heat and pain appear on the upper eyelid, infection should be considered and effective antibiotics should be used.

The above is the content about the disadvantages of double eyelid surgery that you have introduced. If you find a regular plastic surgery medical institution, this disadvantage can be avoided.

People who are suitable for double eyelid surgery

A. Patients with single eyelid, incomplete double eyelid or loose upper eyelid skin who actively request surgery.

B. Adolescent females with thin eyelids and no puffy eyes can choose the buried suture method; other age groups can use the incision method and remove part of the skin and orbital fat as appropriate.

C. Epicanthoplasty can be repaired at the same time. Patients with myopia and mild exophthalmos should choose buried suture blepharoplasty and be cautious when performing incisional blepharoplasty.

D. For those whose special occupations have special requirements for double eyelids, the patient should discuss with the doctor repeatedly and perform the procedure with caution.

Not suitable for people:

1. Double eyelid surgery is prohibited during pregnancy, menstruation or breastfeeding, because the use of drugs is not good for the child, and on the other hand, if anticoagulants are used, it will cause bleeding during the operation.

2. People with severe scar-prone constitution are prohibited from undergoing double eyelid surgery. The doctor must explain this clearly before the operation, as scars caused by the operation are difficult to repair.

3. If you want to have double eyelid surgery, you are prohibited from taking anticoagulant drugs such as aspirin to prevent excessive bleeding during the operation.

4. If there is an infection or inflammation inside or outside the eye, it needs to be cured before undergoing double eyelid surgery.

5. Double eyelid surgery requires the use of anesthetics. If you are allergic to anesthetics, you must tell your doctor before the operation.

6. If the patient has strict or excessive requirements for the postoperative effect of double eyelid surgery before the operation, you should be cautious before the operation or tell the customer the general situation after the operation in advance.

7. Those under the age of 16 who seek cosmetic surgery should be treated with caution and need their parents’ signature before undergoing the surgery.

8. People with blood diseases, infectious diseases, mental illnesses, or mental instability should be treated with caution.

9. Those who have too high expectations for surgery, are not mentally prepared, have unrealistic expectations, or have excessive demands should be communicated with or not recommended to undergo surgical treatment temporarily.