Double eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty precautions and recovery tips

What are precautions for double eyelid and rhinoplasty surgery?

Double eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty plastic surgeries are one of the most popular in South Korea. Many visitors of id Hospital prefer to have multiple procedure in order to save time and avoid undergoing anesthesia several times. Here are some precautions and tips from ID Hospital before and after double eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty that can help you to recover faster.

Double eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty in ID Hospital

Before surgery:

⚠️ Notify doctor if you have hypertension, diabetes, thyroids, allergies, anemia, cold or undergoing any treatment of medical illness. Consult with a doctor if you are obligated to take any medicine, hormones, herbs.

🚫 No alcohol or smoking 1-2 months before and after the surgery, as it may affect blood pressure, blood sugar level and blood vascularization.

🚫 No food or water at least 6 hours prior to the surgery for anesthesia to work.

🚫 No manicure and pedicure nail coloring, no jewelries, piercings.

After surgery:

❄️ For the first 48 hours swelling will be severe. Use cold pack on the swollen area for the first 3 days.

🔥 Switch it to warm compression after the 3rd day.  

🍴 Avoid oily, greasy, fatty foods during recovery so the swelling will go down faster.

🏨 Sleep in a position when you head is above your heart level

Eyelid Surgery

Double eyelid surgery recovery, ID Hospital

1. Avoid excessive crying, rubbing the eyes, or squinting too hard
2. Avoid wearing contacts for about three weeks following the surgery.
3. Too much tension on the eyes can lead to bleeding or other unwanted unnecessary consequences.

Nose Surgery

Rhinoplasty recovery, ID Hospital

1. Avoid wearing glasses for about one month following the surgery
2. A week following the surgery, light blowing may be permitted, however four weeks after, you may blow more naturally.

You can read more details about nose recovery process and eye recovery process in ID Blog.

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