Laser eye bag removal sequelae, scientific care to prevent complications

Eye bag removal surgery is a very popular plastic surgery nowadays. The most common surgical method is laser eye bag removal, but women who love beauty should still be cautious. In many cases, there will be some complications after laser eye bag removal surgery, such as ectropion and sunken eyelids.

1. Common complications of eye bag removal surgery

1. Lower eyelid ectropion and eyelid-bulb separation

(1) Cause

① Excessive removal of skin and orbicularis oculi muscle;

② Incision infection, scar formation, and traction on the lower eyelid;

③ Postoperative tissue swelling, and improper pressure bandage may cause mild ectropion and eyelid separation;

④ A small number of elderly people may also have mild ectropion after surgery due to excessive relaxation of the orbicularis oculi muscle and weakened tarsal plate elasticity.

(2) Processing

① If the disease is discovered after surgery, it is generally not advisable to rush to treat it.

② For mild cases, give local hot compress, massage and other treatments until the swelling subsides. Generally, they can gradually recover on their own.

③For irreversible cases, conservative treatment for 3-6 months and then appropriate surgical correction depending on the situation.

2. Lower eyelid depression and enophthalmos

(1) Cause

① Excessive orbital fat removal;

② Rough operation during surgery, causing severe tissue damage;

③After the operation, the skin, muscles, orbital septum and deep tissue adhesions are pulled inward.

(2) Processing

① Mild cases do not require treatment;

② For severe cases, free fat or dermal fat transplantation can be used for filling after 3-6 months depending on the situation.

3. Postorbital bleeding

(1) Cause

When the orbital septum was opened and fat was removed, the blood vessels were not ligated to completely stop the bleeding, and the bleeding flowed to the back of the eyeball.

(2) Processing

Once this happens, the sutures should be removed immediately, the accumulated blood should be drained, the bleeding point should be found to stop the bleeding, and mannitol and 10% glucose solution plus 10 mg of dexamethasone should be dripped intravenously to reduce the intraorbital pressure.

2. A complete guide to postoperative care for eye bag removal surgery

1. Applying ice after surgery can reduce swelling.

After the eye bag surgery, there is still some anesthetic under the skin, there will be some swelling and you may feel soreness in the eyes. These are all normal phenomena and will generally return to normal after two hours. You can apply ice compress appropriately, which will have a better effect in reducing swelling and can also effectively prevent the formation of blood stasis. You can also take Yunnan Baiyao orally to relieve blood stasis and swelling.

2. Try to lie down and rest on the day after eye bag removal surgery.

You can raise your head appropriately to help reduce eye swelling. Apply ice and appropriate pressure as much as possible within 48 hours, generally 15 minutes is appropriate, 4-5 times a day. After eye bag surgery, there will be more eye secretions. You can use chloramphenicol eye drops three times a day, 2-3 drops each time to clean the eyes, which is conducive to recovery.

3. Pay attention to your diet after surgery.

Avoid seafood, eggs, beef, mutton and spicy foods. Try to avoid raw onions, ginger and garlic. A reasonable diet and appropriate protein supplementation are beneficial to wound recovery. Eat some fruits appropriately to supplement vitamins.

4. Avoid strenuous exercise.

Because eye bags are soft tissue, the accelerated blood circulation after exercise can easily cause congestion, hematoma, and retrobulbar hemorrhage in the eyes. In addition to not being able to exercise, you should also avoid lifting heavy objects, walk normally, and squat with small movements and as slowly as possible. Do not take aspirin-type anticoagulants after eye bag surgery, as this can also cause congestion in the eye bags.

5. Appropriate hot compress can be applied 48 hours after the operation.

Promote blood circulation around the eyes, disperse blood stasis, and help reduce swelling of eye bags. Mood is also very important during the recovery process. Maintain a good attitude and don’t worry about swelling during the recovery period. Generally, you can return to normal after a week.