Is eyelash inversion surgery not as good as directly getting double eyelid surgery?

There is no such saying that "eyelash inversion surgery is inferior to double eyelid surgery." In most cases, performing double eyelid surgery alone cannot treat trichiasis (inward-growing eyelashes), so specific eyelash inversion surgery is required for treatment and cannot be replaced by double eyelid surgery.

Trichiasis surgery and double eyelid surgery are different procedures and belong to two distinct types of eye surgeries. Trichiasis surgery is not the same as double eyelid surgery; it specifically addresses abnormally inward-growing eyelashes. If only a few eyelashes are mildly turned toward the eyeball, surgery may not be necessary—these can simply be removed with tweezers. However, when multiple eyelashes grow inward, surgical correction through trichiasis surgery is recommended. Double eyelid surgery alone can only slightly improve very mild cases of trichiasis and is ineffective for moderate to severe cases. Therefore, double eyelid surgery itself does not treat trichiasis.

Double eyelid surgery primarily targets individuals with single eyelids or those seeking aesthetic improvement of the eyelid skin, and it is not suitable for treating trichiasis. After undergoing either trichiasis surgery or double eyelid surgery, adequate rest is essential, especially eye rest, to avoid overexertion. Patients should consume more fresh fruits and vegetables such as oranges, bananas, and tomatoes, which are rich in nutrients and promote recovery.

In daily life, it's important to develop healthy habits, avoid excessive fatigue, and refrain from intense physical activities to prevent discomfort. Light exercises such as walking or jogging, performed according to individual health conditions, are recommended to enhance immunity and support postoperative recovery.