What should be used to wipe the blood off the eyes after eyelid surgery?
Jan 17, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Chen Lu
Introduction
After double eyelid surgery, the blood around the eyes can be cleaned with povidone-iodine solution, normal saline, sterile gauze, alcohol, or erythromycin eye ointment. These items help reduce inflammation, kill bacteria, clean the wound, and prevent infection. Selection should be based on individual circumstances and medical advice, and procedures must be performed gently to avoid causing further injury.
Generally, double eyelid surgery refers to blepharoplasty. The general reference price for blepharoplasty is 10,000-30,000 yuan per session, with visible improvement typically seen within 7-15 days. However, there may be risks of local swelling, bleeding, and other postoperative complications. Blood around the eyes after blepharoplasty can be cleaned using povidone-iodine solution, normal saline, sterile gauze, alcohol, or erythromycin eye ointment. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Povidone-Iodine Solution
Povidone-iodine solution has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. During the early postoperative period before the wound has healed, the povidone-iodine solution can be applied directly as directed by a physician to clean the local blood and scabs. However, direct contact of povidone-iodine solution with the inside of the eye should be avoided to prevent irritation.
2. Normal Saline
Normal saline is mild and non-irritating, and can be used to clean the wound. During cleaning, a sterile cotton swab dipped in normal saline can be gently wiped over the wound to reduce the risk of wound infection.
3. Sterile Gauze
Sterile gauze has undergone disinfection. If there is significant bleeding or oozing at the local site, sterile gauze can be directly used to wipe the area and maintain a sterile condition locally.
4. Alcohol
If alcohol is available at home, it can also be used directly. A cotton ball dipped in alcohol can gently wipe the wound and surrounding skin to achieve disinfection and remove residual blood stains.
5. Erythromycin Eye Ointment
If wound bleeding is caused by infection with bacteria or other microorganisms, after cleaning the wound, a small amount of erythromycin eye ointment can be applied using a cotton swab as directed by a physician to achieve anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.
It should be noted that during the cleaning process, movements should be gentle to avoid pulling the wound, which may affect recovery outcomes. Additionally, dietary habits should be maintained in the short term, avoiding consumption of spicy and irritating foods.
