What are the post-operative care instructions following double eyelid surgery?

Generally, after double eyelid surgery, to ensure the surgical outcome and promote recovery, attention should be paid to wound care, daily routines, eye movement, dietary adjustments, medication use, and other related aspects.

After surgery, it is important to keep the surgical site clean and dry, avoid contact with water, and prevent infection. When washing the face, be careful not to wet the wound. If there is blood crust or discharge on the wound, it can be gently wiped with sterile saline or medical alcohol. Sufficient sleep should be ensured after surgery; staying up late should be avoided, and an early-to-bed and early-to-rise routine should be followed. Elevating the head during sleep can help reduce eye swelling. After the gauze is removed, performing appropriate eye-opening and eye-closing movements can help form the double eyelid and reduce swelling. However, movements should be moderate to avoid excessive pulling on the wound.

The postoperative diet should mainly include bland, easily digestible foods, such as millet porridge and noodles. Spicy and irritating foods, such as chili peppers, Sichuan pepper, ginger, and seafood, beef, mutton, and other allergenic foods should be avoided. Postoperatively, anti-inflammatory medications such as cefaclor sustained-release tablets, amoxicillin capsules, and roxithromycin granules may be used under a doctor's guidance to prevent infection.

It is important to avoid external impacts or friction to the eye area after surgery to prevent compromising the surgical outcome or causing wound rupture. Regular follow-up visits should be conducted as instructed by the doctor to allow timely monitoring of the healing process and to receive further guidance.