Does the swelling recovery period after eye surgery differ by area?

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After deciding to get double eyelid surgery, there are likely to be several worries, and among them, the biggest concern is probably swelling.

You may have often heard that swelling varies from person to person, so you only know once you actually go through it.

Today, let’s talk about how the swelling recovery period after eye surgery can differ depending on the area.

First, let’s look at why swelling occurs after double eyelid surgery.

Swelling after double eyelid surgery occurs because the body responds to the wound caused by surgery and swelling develops as part of the healing process.

Next, I’ll explain in order how swelling progresses after double eyelid surgery and how to manage it.

The swelling progression can be described from the early stage to the final stage.

Early swelling should be considered from day 1 to day 3 after surgery,

and the middle stage of swelling reduction can be thought of as from day 4 to about 2 weeks, with the residual swelling stage after that expected from 2 weeks to 1 month.

Finally, the last recovery stage can be seen from 1 month to 3 months after surgery.

For management methods suited to this swelling progression, there are 5 things to be careful about. First, cold compresses are most important for the first 3 days after surgery,

and second, from day 4 onward, warm compresses should be used to help circulation. Third, when sleeping, it is good to keep your head slightly elevated and get restful sleep.

Fourth, for at least 2 weeks after surgery, you should avoid spicy and salty foods, and fifth, rubbing your eyes frequently or closing them forcefully is not good, so you should refrain from doing so.

Next is the recovery speed after incisional eye-opening surgery. Because the incision range is relatively small, the recovery speed is also fairly fast,

but the skin around the eyes is thin and sensitive, so swelling or bruising can occur.

Additionally, if you undergo lower eyelid fat repositioning, it is good to keep 4 points in mind for swelling management.

For the first 3 days after surgery, use cold compresses, from day 4 onward, use warm compresses, and when sleeping, keep your head higher than your heart.

It is also good to drink water frequently and avoid salty or spicy foods, and to include light stretching and walking.

If you have these eye surgeries at VN, you can receive VN’s systematic aftercare system,

and with careful follow-up checks by dedicated medical staff, we professionally take responsibility for the recovery process through customized aftercare, including swelling care and scar management.

If you value customized aftercare, choosing VN for eye plastic surgery can also be considered a top-priority decision.