Washing, Showering
& Makeup

You're good to shower or wash your hair the day after surgery, but be careful not to get water on the wounds.

A little pressure on the eyes might make pooled blood come out. Beware!

As for makeup and contact lens? Hold off for 4 weeks.

You wouldn't want your double eyelid to lose its shape or cause irritation. Safety first!

Sensations & Healing

Expect some swelling or redness in the conjunctiva after the surgery.

Expect some swelling or redness in the conjunctiva after the surgery. But don't fret, these are common symptoms and typically resolve within 2-4 weeks.
More tears or eye mucus? It's a normal reaction post-surgery and will get better over time.

Managing Swelling

Swelling will decrease over a period of 3-6 months.

If it seems uneven, don’t panic. It's normal for the swelling to be asymmetrical at times, but it'll improve.
It’ll get better as time goes by.

Cold/Hot Compress

Cold Compress: Recommended for the first 3 days to help with swelling and prevent bleeding. It helps in preventing bleeding and reducing the occurrence of swelling.
Hot Compress: Start from day 4 for effective management of swelling and bruising.

Scar Care

Use eye ointment and eye drops.

Apply the ointment thinly on the surgery site with a clean cotton bud every morning and evening.
If you've got eye drops, use them 2-3 times a day.

Notice small white granules (like little grains of rice) on the incision line?

These might form post-surgery but usually disappear naturally. If they stick around for 3 months, a quick clinic visit can have them removed.

Alcohol & Smoking

Please avoid drinking and smoking for a month post-surgery.

Consuming alcohol and tobacco can negatively affect bleeding, wound healing, and can increase the risk of infections. For the best recovery, it's advised to abstain for a month.

Sleep Position

Please check the possible sleeping position for 3 months after surgery.

Week 1: Keep your neck straight when sleeping.
Elevate your upper body so your head is higher than your heart - it helps reduce swelling faster.
Don't sleep on your side or stomach; keep facing the ceiling! Also, do not lie on your side or on your stomach; sleep with your face facing the ceiling.