How to Reduce Double Eyelid Surgery Swelling: Post-Op Care Tips

It would be great if you were so satisfied with your appearance

that there was nothing you wanted to change,

but everyone has at least one area they worry about.

In particular, the eyes and nose play a major role

in determining a person’s image,

so they are often areas of concern.

That is why many people want to improve them

through cosmetic surgery.

When positive results are achieved,

cosmetic surgery can be a method that

may also have a good impact on daily life.

However, because it involves making incisions on the face,

you never know what side effects or problems may arise,

and since the procedure must be done while considering

the design that will appear in the future rather than the present,

going into surgery without careful thought is risky.

That is why, before surgery, it is important to clearly explain

your own needs, listen to the advice of a board-certified plastic surgeon,

and compromise within what is possible

to undergo a procedure that highlights the strengths of your face

and complements its weaknesses.

In particular, making an incision on the eyes is something

that must be carried out while considering functional aspects,

so greater caution is needed.

Of course, if you set everything else aside

and only think about good results,

eyelid surgery is a procedure that can bring dramatic changes

and a high level of satisfaction.

That is why many people choose eye surgery as a way to improve their appearance,

creating double eyelids and making the eyes look larger

through procedures such as epicanthoplasty and canthoplasty.

Although many people choose a clinic based on cost,

we recommend checking the skill of the board-certified plastic surgeon

and how much care the hospital can provide

before visiting.

In general, double eyelid surgery is performed using the suture method,

the incision method, or the partial incision method.

If ptosis is present, treatment may need to be done first,

and in some cases, positive results can only be achieved

when both the front and back canthoplasty are performed as well,

but first, it can be considered through the suture and incision methods.

The unique characteristics of each person’s eyes must be carefully examined

when designing the line.

The suture method and the incision method each have different advantages and disadvantages,

so you may be unsure which option is best.

Usually, people who undergo the suture method have thin skin

and not much fat, so even without making an incision,

the line can be formed well.

Because no incision is made,

recovery is fast and scarring is relatively minimal,

which can lead to high satisfaction.

However, if the skin thickness is somewhere between incision and non-incision,

there are cases where the procedure is done with the suture method once

but the line loosens,

making revision surgery necessary,

so caution is needed.

Eye surgery performed with the incision method can be

psychologically burdensome,

but it is a way to create an accurate line.

It is a procedure that can also show changes for people

who are worried because their eyelids are thick,

so it is used when the skin is thick.

During surgery, unnecessary fat and muscle are removed

and a double eyelid line is created.

The chance of the line loosening is low,

and a clear, defined line can be achieved.

The partial incision method, which lies between incision and non-incision,

is also something to consider.

Every method has its pros and cons,

so we recommend deciding after consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon.

The issue is the post-surgery care,

such as swelling after double eyelid surgery and bruising.

The preparation before surgery and the procedure itself are important,

but only when post-operative care is done properly

can the line settle in nicely.

That is why you are often told to take good care of yourself after surgery.

At this time, swelling and bruising after double eyelid surgery can make daily life difficult,

so it is better to plan for a period of rest

before proceeding.

Cold compresses can help reduce swelling after double eyelid surgery.

Using cold compresses can also have a positive effect

on easing the swelling, so it is a good idea to do it consistently.

And after the stitches are removed,

switching to warm compresses to improve blood circulation

can be even more helpful.

To reduce swelling quickly after double eyelid surgery,

it is best to prevent blood from pooling in the face.

Avoid intense exercise,

and refrain for a while from visiting steam rooms or saunas

with high heat and humidity.

Also, when sleeping, using a higher pillow can help

with reducing swelling after double eyelid surgery.

And even if you like salty or spicy foods,

it is recommended that you eat bland meals for a while.

That is because a high salt intake can increase the chance of swelling.

In the same vein, drinking water frequently

is one way to help dilute sodium and remove waste products,

which can also help reduce swelling after double eyelid surgery quickly.

When the suture method is used,

swelling after double eyelid surgery usually goes down relatively quickly

and may disappear in about a month,

but if eye surgery is performed using the incision method,

the swelling may remain for a while.

It may be a concern,

but it will gradually go down and help create a beautiful line,

so we hope you can be patient a little longer.

In addition, after double eyelid surgery,

it is good to pay attention to several other things.

While the line is settling,

it is best to avoid sleeping face down

or doing anything that could irritate the surgical area,

and since inflammation and bleeding have occurred,

it is advisable to refrain from drinking alcohol and smoking.

The clinic will also explain various precautions.

Even as time passes,

these are things that must be followed.

Do not create problems by thinking,

"It should be fine by now" or "It must have almost healed."

Please take good care all the way through

and meet a beautiful line.

The better you take care of it,

the more beautiful you will become.

We support everyone who works hard for beauty.

** This post was written by Diva Plastic Surgery as a promotional post in compliance with the Medical Advertising Act. **