Is it normal for the wound to scab after double eyelid surgery?
Jan 25, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Chen Lu
Introduction
In general, double eyelid surgery involves the surgical removal or adjustment of part of the skin, muscles, and connective tissue around the eyes to create a crease in the upper eyelid and correct the epicanthic fold, thereby increasing the width of the eye opening and making the eyes appear larger. The typical reference price for double eyelid surgery ranges from 3000 to 15,000 yuan per procedure, and improvement is usually visible within 3 to 6 months after surgery.
Generally, double eyelid surgery involves manipulating eye tissues to create a crease in the upper eyelid and correct epicanthic folds, making the eyes appear larger and more expressive. The typical reference price for double eyelid surgery ranges from 3,000 to 15,000 yuan per session. Results are usually visible within 3 to 6 months after surgery, although symptoms such as swelling and pain may occur. Scabbing after double eyelid surgery is a normal phenomenon, as analyzed below:
Whether undergoing a non-incisional (埋线) or full incisional (全切) double eyelid procedure, some degree of skin damage is inevitable. After surgery, a yellow or brown scab typically forms on the wound surface, usually without significant pain, swelling, or discharge. During the healing process, scab formation is a normal physiological response that helps protect the wound from external bacteria and microorganisms, providing a relatively clean and stable environment for proper healing.
After scab formation following double eyelid surgery, it is important to keep the wound clean and dry. Avoid picking at the scabs manually and allow them to fall off naturally. Sterile cotton swabs dipped in normal saline or medical-grade alcohol can be used to gently clean the scabbed area and surrounding skin. Additionally, follow your doctor's instructions for post-operative care, such as applying antibiotic ointment appropriately to promote smooth wound healing.
If abnormal scabbing occurs, prompt medical attention should be sought and appropriate treatment measures taken.
