What causes the formation of double eyelids and how to deal with it

Dec 30, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Liu Wenmin

Introduction

Hypertrophy of the double eyelid can be improved through daily dietary adjustments, anti-scar medications, laser therapy, pulsed dye laser treatment, surgical excision, and other methods. To maintain healthy skin around the eyes, it is recommended to maintain good lifestyle habits, avoid excessive eye strain and staying up late, and ensure a balanced diet with adequate intake of foods rich in vitamins and protein, to help prevent the occurrence of skin problems around the eyes.

Generally, double eyelid surgery mainly involves creating a natural fold on the upper eyelid skin through surgical methods, resulting in a double eyelid appearance when the eyes are open. The usual reference price for double eyelid surgery ranges from 3,000 to 15,000 yuan per session. Improvement is typically noticeable within 2-8 days, but the procedure may cause side effects such as infection, bleeding, and scar hyperplasia. Hyperplasia after double eyelid surgery may be caused by individual constitution, improper diet, hypertrophic scarring, postoperative infection, keratitis, or other factors. Improvement can be achieved through general treatment, laser therapy, medication, and other methods. If discomfort occurs, timely medical consultation is recommended. The detailed analysis is as follows:

1. Individual Constitution

If a patient has a scar-prone constitution, hyperplasia may occur locally after undergoing double eyelid surgery. It is recommended that patients rest adequately and avoid excessive fatigue after surgery. Additionally, patients can use medications such as recombinant human epidermal growth factor gel, asiaticoside cream, and asiaticoside tablets under a doctor's guidance.

2. Improper Diet

If a patient frequently consumes spicy or irritating foods, smokes, or drinks alcohol after undergoing double eyelid surgery, it may irritate the surgical wound and affect normal healing and recovery, leading to scar hyperplasia. Dietary adjustments are recommended, avoiding spicy and irritating foods, as well as smoking and alcohol consumption.

3. Hypertrophic Scarring

Hypertrophic scars are formed due to excessive proliferation of fibrous tissue after skin injury. If the skin sustains excessive damage during double eyelid surgery, hypertrophic scarring may develop. Laser therapy can be performed under a doctor's guidance. Laser treatment stimulates subcutaneous tissue by generating specific energy, promoting collagen regeneration, improving scar texture and color, and reducing hyperplasia. The reference price generally ranges from 500 to 2,000 yuan per session. Improvement is typically noticeable around 2-3 months post-surgery, but side effects such as erythema and pigmentation may occur.

4. Postoperative Infection

If a patient neglects local hygiene after undergoing double eyelid surgery, local infection may occur, leading to tissue hyperplasia. It is recommended that patients disinfect the affected area using povidone-iodine or alcohol under a doctor's guidance. When necessary, patients may also take anti-infective medications such as amoxicillin capsules, cefixime capsules, or azithromycin tablets as directed by a physician.

5. Keratitis

Keratitis refers to inflammation of the cornea, which can cause symptoms such as eye pain, photophobia, and tearing. If ocular hygiene is neglected or inappropriate medications are used after double eyelid surgery, keratitis may develop, leading to ocular tissue hyperplasia. Treatment options include medications such as pranoprofen eye drops, sodium hyaluronate eye drops, and recombinant bovine basic fibroblast growth factor eye gel, used under a doctor's guidance.

It is recommended to visit a reputable hospital and undergo procedures under the guidance of qualified physicians to ensure the effectiveness and safety of the surgery. To maintain healthy periorbital skin in daily life, it is advised to maintain good living habits, avoid excessive eye strain and staying up late, and ensure a balanced diet rich in vitamins and proteins to prevent the occurrence of periorbital skin problems.

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