How long does it take to apply makeup after double eyelid surgery?

In our daily life, many people have double eyelid surgery. Double eyelid surgery is the most common plastic surgery in beauty salons. There is a period of recovery after double eyelid surgery, and there are many things to pay attention to.

Generally, you can start to put on makeup after one month, and you also need to be careful about removing makeup after putting on makeup. Generally, you need to put on makeup after one month after a full double eyelid surgery. Generally, the swelling will subside in 15-20 days, and the initial recovery time of the wound marks is 1 month, so the period when you can put on makeup is also one month after the surgery. Let's find out why you can't put on makeup immediately after a full double eyelid surgery. The reason why you need to wait a month before putting on makeup is mainly because there will be an obvious swelling period after a full double eyelid surgery. Putting on makeup on swollen eyelids will make the eyes look particularly swollen, and even have a scary feeling. Therefore, you can't put on makeup immediately after a full double eyelid surgery.

Do not lower your head to read or lie prone, as this will increase swelling. It is best to raise your head and sit in a comfortable chair to rest; when sleeping, you should also raise your head, which will help reduce swelling as soon as possible. After surgery, ice cubes are used for cold compresses. Cooling will cause the blood vessels of the eyelids to contract, prevent capillary bleeding, prevent postoperative bruising or swelling, and low temperature will weaken the sensation and reduce the pain that may occur after waking up from anesthesia. It is necessary to wrap the ice cubes in a plastic bag or plastic bubble film and gently place them on the eyes. At the same time, it is necessary to prevent the ice cubes from leaking out after melting and entering the surgical site to cause bacterial infection. Cold compresses only need to be applied for about 1-2 days after double eyelid surgery, and then hot compresses should be applied. Hot compresses can help blood circulation and help reduce swelling. There is another important reason for not applying makeup immediately after full double eyelid surgery. The surgical site cannot be exposed to water within one week after full double eyelid surgery. After applying makeup, we need to use makeup removers and clean water to remove makeup. This is contrary to the precautions after full double eyelid surgery, because water exposure after surgery can easily lead to infection. Therefore, makeup should not be applied immediately after full double eyelid surgery.

How long is the recovery period for double eyelid surgery? Generally speaking, Korean double eyelid surgery will recover in about a week. The big swelling will basically disappear, and the small swelling will disappear slower. If you do it on Saturday, the Korean double eyelid surgery cannot recover very well on Monday, because 2-4 days after the operation are the most swollen, and the eyes are swollen. After a week, the Korean double eyelid surgery will basically recover. There will be some blood during the operation, but it is very little and it will be wiped off for you after the operation. There will be no bleeding after the operation, so you don’t have to worry at all. The recovery time of double eyelids varies from person to person. Normally, the shape will be stable after 6 months. Before that, there may be severe swelling, bruising, yellowing of eyelids, and even different sizes of eyes. This is normal. You don't need to worry too much at this time! In addition, everyone's physique is different, so the recovery period of the two eyes will also be different. Remember not to panic. Some friends are easily afraid of recovery and leave scars. If you choose a regular hospital and the doctor who performs the operation for you is experienced and skilled, there will be no discomfort. So choose to trust the hospital, trust your doctor, and trust your own recovery ability. The recovery of Korean double eyelids is to avoid touching water in the first few days to avoid infection and not affect your life. The operation time is about 20-30 minutes. You will feel some pain after the anesthesia, a little bit of pain, and you will feel nothing after the anesthesia. It doesn't hurt at all during the operation, and the pain of the anesthesia is also bearable.

Generally, you can start washing your face after 2 to 3 days. The stitches can be removed about 5-7 days after the incisional double eyelid surgery. You can get wet 24 hours after the stitches are removed, such as taking a bath or washing your face. It usually takes about 1-6 months for the double eyelids to completely reduce swelling and become natural. The recovery speed of each person is not exactly the same. Avoid touching the surgical site with dirty hands to avoid bacterial infection. The surgical scars that heal after inflammation are particularly obvious. At the same time, inflammation may also affect the shape of the double eyelids, so pay attention to prevent inflammation. Most eye plastic surgeries are clean surgeries and do not require the use of antibiotics to prevent abuse. Infusion is even less recommended. The idea that oral or infused antibiotics will speed up recovery is wrong! If signs of inflammation such as redness, swelling, heat and pain occur, you must have a face-to-face consultation and use the medicine under the guidance of a doctor. You can take anti-swelling drugs after surgery. One week after the stitches are removed, you can use anti-scar drugs externally to reduce scar formation.

After the operation, you should use your eyes less, such as reading and using your phone, to give your eyes a rest. It is recommended to reduce eyelid activity in the first three days to facilitate tissue healing. In the later stage, you can consciously open and close your eyes and exercise your muscles to promote the formation of double eyelid creases, promote lymphatic and blood circulation, and facilitate early recovery. People who wear contact lenses should not wear them within 2-3 weeks after the operation according to the doctor's advice. Avoid touching the surgical site with dirty hands to avoid bacterial infection. If you rub your eyes hard when removing makeup, even small gaps may allow bacteria to enter the surgical area. The traces of surgery that heal after inflammation are particularly obvious. At the same time, inflammation may also affect the appearance of double eyelids, so you should pay attention to prevent inflammation.

If you put on makeup one month after having double eyelid surgery, you should avoid the wound. This is because some people's wounds have poor self-healing ability. If you put on makeup one month later, the cosmetics can easily "take advantage of the opportunity" to enter the wound area of ​​the skin, which can easily cause infection due to improper care. You can put on makeup one month after having double eyelid surgery, but you should use low-irritation makeup removers to completely remove the makeup to prevent the cosmetic residue from entering the skin pores and affecting the effect of the surgery. If you only use simple foundation or waterproof sunscreen and isolation cream, you also need to use makeup removers to remove them in time, because the ingredients of these cosmetics can easily cause residue and clog the pores.

The recovery time is longer for the full incision method. Double eyelid surgery mainly involves cutting a line in the eyelid area to remove excess fat and fat to form double eyelids. This method of double eyelid surgery causes heavy bleeding during the operation and a longer recovery period. Therefore, it is best to wait a month before applying makeup for a full incision double eyelid surgery. After the operation, you should rest in a quiet and comfortable environment. The indoor air should be fresh and circulated and maintained at a certain temperature. Increase protein intake in your diet and eat more fruits and fresh vegetables. Do not watch TV or read newspapers within 1 week after the operation. It is best to rest in a semi-recumbent position (raise the pillow) when lying in bed to avoid excessive eye fatigue or a low head position that aggravates the swelling of the wound.

It takes a year for the double eyelids to fully recover, and the swelling will be much better after a week. Within 3 days after surgery, local ice compresses are mainly used, about 4 to 6 times a day, half an hour each time. Ice compresses can prevent postoperative hematoma and excessive swelling, and are the golden period for rapid recovery in the future. At this time, the wound must be kept as clean as possible. After carefully cleaning the wound with a cotton swab dipped in physiological saline every morning and evening, a thin layer of anti-inflammatory ointment can be applied. 3 to 7 days after surgery, the affected part must be hot compressed, the number and time are the same as ice compresses. At this time, hot compresses can allow peripheral blood circulation to quickly take away the bruises and swelling, which is conducive to the disappearance of hematomas. In addition, if the doctor checks the wound after returning to the doctor, you can resume washing your face with clean water. Similarly, the affected part still needs to be protected with ointment to prevent infection. Usually the stitches can be removed smoothly within 1 week.

How long it takes for double eyelids to reduce swelling is also directly related to the surgical method. Under normal circumstances, it usually takes 10 to 20 days for double eyelids to reduce swelling by incision, and about 2 to 3 months for complete swelling. For double eyelids with suture and buried thread methods, it takes about 1 to 2 weeks for basic swelling to subside, and about 1 month for complete swelling to subside. The specific number of days for double eyelids to reduce swelling varies from person to person. For those with good skin elasticity, the swelling will subside faster, while those with poor skin elasticity will subside more slowly. While young people subside faster, the swelling may be relatively slower for middle-aged and elderly people. Apply cold compress for 48 hours after double eyelid surgery, and apply hot compress after 48 hours; be careful to prevent wound infection and do not get wet. Cold compress within 48 hours after surgery is best performed under the guidance of a doctor to ensure sterility, no infection, and no bruises. The temperature of hot compress after 48 hours should not be too hot, as the wound after eye surgery is very fragile to avoid burns.