Is it inflammation if the double eyelid swelling does not go down?

Double eyelid surgery is the simplest plastic surgery method. Edema will occur after the surgery, which is also a common physiological phenomenon. At this time, you must pay attention to diet adjustment and avoid the stimulation of some bad diet. Generally, if the swelling does not go away, you should go to the hospital for examination in time to avoid infection. You must not get wet in your daily life.

How long does it take for double eyelid swelling to go away?

It usually takes 15-20 days for the swelling of a full-cut double eyelid to subside, but some people who recover quickly may have the swelling subside on the 10th day. The specific time it takes for the swelling of a full-cut double eyelid to subside depends on your individual constitution. It usually takes 3-6 months for a fully incisional double eyelid to fully recover so that no one can tell it was a surgical double eyelid.

Why do double eyelids swell?

1. Because of the bleeding during the operation, the swelling of the double eyelid surgery is related to the normal bleeding of the patient during the operation. Generally, healthy people with normal coagulation function can effectively stop bleeding after the operation, and the degree of swelling after the double eyelid surgery is relatively small. People with poor coagulation function will bleed more during full-cut double eyelid surgery, which will directly lead to a deeper swelling after the full-cut double eyelid surgery.

2. Because the swelling after full-cut double eyelid surgery is related to the doctor's anesthetic dose. The swelling after full-cut double eyelid surgery is also related to the anesthetic dose chosen by the doctor for the patient. Generally, during the full-cut double eyelid surgery, for people who use a normal dose of anesthetic, the swelling after surgery will not look exaggerated. If the patient is particularly afraid of pain and uses a large amount of anesthetic, it will cause severe swelling after the full-cut double eyelid surgery and will not be conducive to recovery.

How to take care of the swelling after full double eyelid surgery

1. Normal cold compress in the first three days after surgery. After the double eyelid surgery, the patient should use the correct ice compress method in the first three days to promote the reduction of swelling, cool the blood vessels, and stop bleeding and relieve pain as soon as possible. The correct way to apply ice after full-cut double eyelid surgery is not what we usually call ice compress. Instead, you can buy a popsicle or ice mineral water, put it in a plastic bag, and let the cold air surround the eyelid area. Do not apply cold compresses to your eyelids.

Start applying warm compress 72 hours after surgery. Start applying warm compress 72 hours after surgery, which means you can start applying warm compress after the third day of the recovery period. The function of warm compress is to promote local blood circulation in the double eyelid surgery area to remove the swelling caused by residual blood during the operation. The specific method of warm compress is to use a warm towel to apply it on the eyes, but it should be wrapped in a transparent plastic bag, and the bag should not directly touch the eyes and eyelids, but just surround the surgical site of the eyelids.