Should I get double eyelid surgery?

Eyelid cutting is a minor surgical procedure, with the advantage of helping to maintain double eyelids permanently. This is considered an optimal technique, only needs to be performed once and brings sustainable results.

Eyelid surgery helps improve monolids, small eyes and creates a clearer eyelid line that is more harmonious with the face.

Things to note when cutting double eyelids

Before the surgery, you will be given a local anesthetic, so you will not feel any pain during the procedure. After the surgery, with proper care, you can go through the recovery process as comfortably as possible.

After eyelid surgery, your doctor will give you instructions on how to care for your eyes and may prescribe medications to help the incision heal and reduce the risk of infection.

Some ways to help eyelid incisions heal faster include applying an ice pack to the eye every day for about 10 minutes after surgery, 4-5 times a day to help the eye heal faster. In addition, you can use a clean cotton towel to gently wipe the eyelids and then apply eye drops or ointment as directed by your doctor.

People who have had eyelid surgery should also avoid strenuous activities such as exercising , swimming, and rubbing their eyes. In addition, do not wear contact lenses for 2 weeks after surgery.

To be safe, you can wear dark sunglasses to protect the skin of your eyelids from the effects of sunlight and wind. When sleeping, keep your head higher than your chest for the first few days.

During the first week after surgery, avoid taking aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, and others), naproxen sodium (Aleve, and others), naproxen (Naprosyn), and other herbal supplements that can cause bleeding.

Double eyelid surgery is a popular minor surgery method today.

How long does it take for double eyelid surgery to look good?

Eyelid surgery is considered a simple surgery, only affecting the outer skin tissue without affecting the internal structure of the eye. Therefore, the wound will recover quickly and leave no scars.

However, cosmetic experts also warn that, although rare, there is still a possibility of ugly scars appearing after eyelid surgery. There are some cases where keloid scars or dark scars may appear after eyelid surgery due to objective or subjective factors.

Usually, after eyelid surgery, the eyes will be bruised and swollen for the first 2-3 days. This is also a normal reaction of the body after surgery. After 3-4 days, the eyes will gradually recover and the bruises will fade. After 5-7 days, the wound will heal and the mouth will be healed, and the doctor will schedule an appointment for you to come back to remove the stitches.

For a natural and symmetrical eyelid, you need to wait at least 1 month. The best results are usually seen after about 6 months.

Who should not have eyelid surgery?

Eyelid surgery is contraindicated in the following cases:

- People with chronic diseases that cannot be well controlled such as blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease,...

- Dry eyes, glaucoma, retinal detachment or past eye surgery.

- The skin around the eyes is often infected with eczema, psoriasis,...

- The patient is having psychological problems.

- People with blood clotting disorders.

- People with thyroid disorders.

- Women who are menstruating or pregnant.

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