How to take care of swollen eyes after double eyelid surgery?

Double eyelids have always been a popular eye shape because people with double eyelids look more easy-going and warm, while people with single eyelids often give people a feeling of being aloof. Many people with single eyelids choose to use surgery to achieve their goal of having beautiful double eyelids. However, surgical methods have certain side effects. For example, how to care for swollen eyes after double eyelid surgery? Let’s take a look at the brief introduction below, and those who love beauty can learn about it.

If the swelling does not go away one month after double eyelid surgery, you should go to the hospital to see your surgeon as soon as possible. It is possible that the swelling in the eyes is slow to subside or not subside at all due to the operation; it may also be a personal problem, so only after a face-to-face consultation can you choose the appropriate method to solve the problem of swelling not subsiding after surgery.

Double eyelid surgery care is still very important

1. The eyes will become dry and their movement will become slow. Due to swelling, the eyes cannot be completely closed and are in a half-open state when sleeping. If the double eyelid surgery is not well managed, it will cause great damage to vision.

2. Swollen eyelids can cause double vision and astigmatism. This phenomenon is usually only temporary and will return to normal in about 3 months. The swelling will be more severe on the second and fourth days after surgery. After two weeks, the swelling will subside by 7-80%. However, if there is bleeding during or after surgery, the swelling will last longer.

3. The swelling will be the most severe and reach its peak on the 2nd to 3rd day after the operation. What you need most at this time is cold compress.

Apply cold compress around the eyes to promote vasoconstriction. The wound has not yet healed, so bleeding needs to be stopped. The wound needs to be applied with hot compress for about a week after 5 days, which can dilate blood vessels and promote smooth blood circulation. The bruises will subside once the swelling is relieved.

4. Try to reduce the time you spend lying down, keep your head higher than your heart, and avoid swelling in the corners of your eyes. There is a possibility of inflammation during the 4 weeks after surgery, so you need to avoid irritation of the surgical site.