How long does it take for the swelling to go away after double eyelid surgery? What is the recovery process like after double eyelid surgery?

Although double eyelid surgery causes less damage than traditional surgery, it is still painful and the eyes will be swollen. So what is the recovery process of double eyelid surgery like? Let's take a look.

The recovery of double eyelid surgery is different for each person, mainly affected by different personal constitutions, different doctor techniques and different double eyelid surgery care. The time for swelling to subside will also be different. However, the time for swelling to subside for double eyelid surgery is generally speaking. The severe swelling period is 1-3 days after the operation, and the swelling basically disappears 4-7 days after the operation.

1. Make a skin incision parallel to the upper eyelid margin, 1 to 2 mm away from the upper eyelid margin.

2. Peel off and push the skin flap or free skin graft from the previous operation upward to expose the entire tarsal plate or a wound surface about 8 to 10 mm wide and equal in length to the eyelid margin.

3. Take a full-thickness skin graft about 1 cm wide and the same length as the wound behind the ear or on the opposite upper eyelid (elderly patients).

4. Suture the skin graft to the tarsal surface and the wound surface.

5. The stitches will be removed 10 to 12 days after the operation, and double eyelids will gradually appear after the stitches are removed.

The materials chosen for the double eyelid surgery are highly compatible with the human body and are non-absorbable. In terms of operation methods, the number of adhesion points is significantly increased, which ensures the beauty and firmness of the double eyelids in the future. It is also related to how long the double eyelid surgery will last naturally. According to the age, gender, personality, occupation, psychology and own conditions of different subjects, the eye shape is comprehensively selected and designed. Don't worry about how long the double eyelid surgery will last naturally. Generally, it will not affect everyone's normal work and life.

Postoperative care: The first dressing change should be done 24 to 48 hours after surgery. If there is no sign of infection, the gauze covering can be removed and anti-inflammatory eye drops can be used 4 to 6 times a day. The patient is advised to keep the sutures clean and dry. Oral antibiotics should be taken as appropriate. The sutures should be removed 5 to 7 days after surgery.