What medicine should I use after double eyelid surgery?
In recent years, double eyelid surgery has become one of the popular medical aesthetics projects. Many people are concerned about how to take medication correctly to promote recovery after surgery. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to give you a detailed introduction to commonly used drugs and precautions after double eyelid surgery.
1. List of commonly used postoperative drugs
After double eyelid surgery, doctors usually prescribe the following medications based on individual circumstances to help reduce inflammation, swelling and prevent infection:
| drug type | Common medicines | function | life cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| antibiotics | Cephalosporins, amoxicillin | Prevent infection | 3-5 days |
| anti-inflammatories | Ibuprofen, acetaminophen | Relieve pain and swelling | Take as needed |
| Anti-swelling medicine | The Spirit of Mai, the End of Elimination | Accelerate swelling | 7-10 days |
| Topical eye drops | Chloramphenicol eye drops, levofloxacin | Clean wounds and prevent inflammation | 1-2 weeks |
| scar repair | Buck, Shuhen glue | Inhibit scar proliferation | Start using it 2 weeks after surgery |
2. Precautions for postoperative medication
1.Take medication strictly as prescribed by your doctor: Different surgical methods and individual differences may lead to different medication regimens. Do not increase or decrease the dosage on your own.
2.Avoid mixing medications: Some antibiotics may interact with analgesics, so you need to consult your doctor before taking them.
3.Watch out for allergic reactions: If allergic symptoms such as rash or itching occur, stop taking the medicine immediately and contact your doctor.
4.Scar care critical period: 2-6 weeks after surgery is the period of high incidence of scar hyperplasia, so you need to keep applying scar removal products.
3. Popular questions and answers on postoperative care
Based on the recent hot discussions on the Internet, the following frequently asked questions have been compiled:
| question | Professional answers |
|---|---|
| Can I take blood-activating drugs after surgery? | Avoid taking drugs that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis (such as aspirin), which may aggravate bleeding. |
| How long do I need to take anti-swelling medicine? | Usually 7-10 days, if the swelling is obvious, it can be extended to 2 weeks. |
| How long should eye drops be applied for? | Before the wound heals (about 1 week), do it 3-4 times a day, and then adjust according to the recovery situation. |
| When should I start using scar removal cream? | Wait until the wound is completely healed (3-5 days after suture removal) before using. |
4. Assisted recovery suggestions
1.diet conditioning: Supplement more protein (eggs, milk) and vitamin C (oranges, kiwi), avoid spicy, seafood and other fatty foods.
2.Physical swelling: Apply ice compress within 48 hours after surgery and heat compress after 72 hours, 15-20 minutes each time.
3.Work and rest management: Avoid staying up late or using your eyes for a long time, and raise the pillow when sleeping to reduce swelling.
4.Regular review: Review as required by the doctor and adjust the nursing plan in a timely manner.
Summary: Medication after double eyelid surgery needs to take into account anti-infection, swelling and scar management. Based on recent hot discussions, most doctors recommend a combination of "antibiotics + anti-swelling drugs + scar removal products". During the recovery period, the wound condition needs to be closely observed, and if there are any abnormalities, seek medical attention promptly.
(Note: The above content is based on recent discussions on medical beauty platforms, doctors’ live broadcast sharing and authoritative postoperative guidelines. It is for reference only. Please follow your doctor’s advice for specific medication.)
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