Can I eat apples after getting double eyelid surgery?
Disease description:
I just had double eyelid surgery and am currently in the recovery phase. I heard that I need to pay attention to my diet during this time. May I ask if I can eat apples? After all, apples are rich in vitamins and fiber, which are beneficial to the body.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Lu
After undergoing double eyelid surgery, patients can consume apples in moderation.
Following double eyelid surgery, dietary considerations are important, primarily to avoid consuming spicy and highly irritating foods, which may interfere with wound healing and increase the risk of infection. Apples, as a healthy food, are rich in vitamin C, fiber, and various minerals, offering positive effects on promoting physical recovery and enhancing immunity. Since apples are not considered irritating, they can be safely consumed after surgery.
In addition to apples, patients should also consume other nutrient-rich foods such as meat, fish, and milk to ensure adequate protein intake, as protein plays a crucial role in wound healing. During the postoperative recovery period, patients should avoid eating spicy foods, seafood, beef, mutton, and other irritating foods, as well as avoid alcohol consumption and smoking—unhealthy habits that may irritate the surgical site and lead to infection or inflammation. If discomfort or abnormal symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, or discharge occur after consuming apples or other foods, patients should seek medical attention promptly and follow the doctor's recommendations for treatment and care.
