Can I drink brown sugar ginger tea after having double eyelid surgery?

After double eyelid surgery, especially before the wound is fully healed, patients should avoid drinking brown sugar ginger tea as much as possible to prevent adverse effects on wound healing. Brown sugar in the tea has a blood-activating effect; moderate consumption may improve circulation and promote metabolism, thus offering certain benefits for postoperative recovery. However, if there is significant swelling or a tendency to bleed at the surgical site, excessive intake of brown sugar ginger tea might worsen local swelling or bleeding, which is unfavorable for wound healing. Moreover, ginger has a strong stimulating effect; excessive consumption may cause heatiness, leading to symptoms such as dry mouth, tongue irritation, or oral ulcers, which are also detrimental to postoperative patients who need to maintain oral hygiene and avoid irritation.

To promote wound healing, patients are advised to maintain a light diet after surgery and consume more protein- and vitamin-rich foods, such as meat, fish, milk, fresh vegetables, and fruits. In addition, patients should avoid eating spicy, greasy, seafood, and other irritating foods, as well as raw and cold foods, to prevent interference with wound healing. Furthermore, patients should maintain good eye hygiene, avoid prolonged熬夜 (staying up late), and overuse of the eyes to facilitate a quick recovery after double eyelid surgery.