Can I eat durian after having double eyelid surgery?
Disease description:
Xiao Zhang has just undergone double eyelid surgery. She is a durian lover, but she is worried that eating durian might affect her postoperative recovery. She wants to know whether she can eat durian after having double eyelid surgery.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Lu
It is okay to eat durian after double eyelid surgery, but it should be consumed in moderation. After undergoing double eyelid surgery, one should pay attention to diet and lifestyle habits to promote wound healing and reduce the risk of infection.
Durian is a tropical fruit rich in nutrients such as carbohydrates, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. Eating it in moderation can provide the body with essential nutrients. However, it is also a heat-inducing food that may easily cause excessive internal heat. After double eyelid surgery, the surgical area contains an open wound and the body is in a relatively vulnerable state. Consuming durian at this time may increase inflammatory responses in the body, leading to exacerbated swelling at the surgical site, prolonged recovery time, or even infection.
After double eyelid surgery, patients should also maintain cleanliness and dryness of the wound to avoid infection. Regarding diet, in addition to avoiding durian, patients can eat more foods rich in vitamins and protein, such as fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, and fish, to promote wound healing and body recovery. At the same time, one should avoid consuming spicy, irritating foods and allergenic foods to prevent worsening of swelling and congestion at the wound site.
