How to prevent red corners of eyes after canthoplasty?

Redness in the corners of the eyes is a common problem after canthoplasty, especially during the recovery period. Therefore, if you want to effectively prevent it, you must pay attention to proper conditioning, prevent local infection, not touch these parts with your hands, and eat a healthy diet.

1. Prevent infection

It is very important to clean the wound after canthoplasty surgery. If the wound is not clean, it is easy to get infected and lead to the formation of scars. So be careful not to wet the wound when washing your face after canthoplasty surgery. The eye dressing can be removed 1 to 2 days after the canthoplasty surgery. If there are blood scabs or secretions on the wound, wipe them with sterile saline or medical alcohol.

2. Prevent hematoma

If small blood vessels are damaged during canthoplasty surgery or bleeding is not completely stopped during the operation, the eye is hit externally after the operation, or intense exercise or erratic emotions can cause bleeding, congestion or hematoma in the wound. To prevent the occurrence of the above complications, you can apply pressure to the local wound or use an ice pack to cool it, but the pressure should not be too high to avoid damaging the eyes. If continuous bleeding or severe hematoma occurs after canthoplasty, you should go to the hospital for follow-up consultation in time.

3. Quiet recuperation

After canthoplasty surgery, you should rest in a quiet and comfortable environment. The indoor air should be fresh and circulated and maintain a certain temperature. Increase your protein intake in your diet and eat more fruits and fresh vegetables. Do not watch TV or read newspapers within one week after the canthoplasty surgery. When resting in bed, it is best to lie in a semi-recumbent position (with a raised pillow) to avoid excessive eye fatigue or a low head position that may aggravate the swelling of the wound.

4. Healthy diet

You should also pay attention to your diet and avoid eating irritating foods such as chili peppers in the first few days after canthus opening. There will be some pain in the wound on the day of canthoplasty surgery, but it will gradually subside over time.