What You Need to Know About Wearing Make-up After Double Eyelid Surgery

One of the major concerns when getting a cosmetic surgery done is to effectively hide the fact that you had one done. This is probably because most patients would want to maintain the impression that their enhanced features are still natural. Also, this is to avoid any social stigma that is associated with plastic surgery. It does not matter whether it is a major surgical procedure, like a facelift, or a minor procedure, such as a double eyelid surgery. Even minimally invasive treatments, like Botox and fillers, are performed in several sessions to make it less noticeable, as experts say.

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How To Conceal A Double Eyelid Surgery

As with any cosmetic procedure, the recovery period after a double eyelid surgery is certainly one of the most excellent ways of keeping yourself from being seen in public after having the procedure done. This is, of course, apart from its basic benefit of allowing your eyelids to completely heal and recuperate from the surgery. However, there are moments when it is inevitable that going out in public is necessary. A clear example is doing simple chores like grocery shopping.

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It is important to take note that after the procedure, your eyelids will have obvious swelling for the first two to three days. The most efficient way of concealing it when out in public is to definitely put on a protective eyewear. It shields your eyes from dust, dirt and bacteria, as well as the the harmful rays of the sun. Your eyelids will be very sensitive to sunlight, and excessive exposure can impede the healing process.

Once the swelling has subsided, it is understandable that you will be eager to return to your usual activities, and wearing make-up can help you with that. But the question is, when is the best time to wear make-up again after a double eyelid surgery. whether if it’s safe and recommended.

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The Importance of Make-up

Most women use make-up to enhance and highlight their facial features. This is probably the most common use of cosmetic products. Wearing a lipstick can help make the lips look fuller, a blush-on enhances the contours of the cheeks, or it could be used to give the illusion of a more heightened nose, and eye make-up can make the eyes stand out.

Also, the ability of make-up to conceal imperfections has certainly made it a popular solution for women who are suffering from acne, pigmentation and other skin conditions. American model and online personality, Cassandra Bankson, has became an Internet sensation when she posted a video of her showing how she uses make-up to cover-up her severe acne condition and skin imperfections with the use of cosmetic products.

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In the case of double eyelid surgery, wearing make-up can help cover up the temporary scarring that may be noticeable when closing your eyes for the first few months.

Because of this, make-up provides women the power to change or enhance their natural features and hide their flaws. This, to a great extent, is able to change a woman’s personality and give that extra boost of confidence and self-esteem.

An article in the International Business Times discussed that make-up can even elicit trustworthiness and likability, according to recent studies. Arnaud Aubert, experimental psychologist and associate professor at the Université François-Rabelais Department of Neurosciences in France, discussed about how make-up changes people’s perception of each other saying, “If the brain is distracted by imperfections, it processes less and so has a weaker social assessment of the person it is looking at.”

The Best Time To Wear Make-up

Generally, it is ideal to avoid applying make-up on your eyes two to three weeks after you had a double eyelid surgery done. The incisions on your eyelids are still healing during this period and the risk for infection and irritating the new wound is high.

Ingredients found in most cosmetic products contain chemicals that can be irritating to a healing incision or wound. This also applies to the solutions and creams that are used to remove make-up. Possible infection can also be aggravated from the constant rubbing when applying and removing cosmetic products on the eyelids.

It is usually recommended that you can start wearing make-up again one week after your doctor has removed the stitches from your eyelids, which is usually done five to seven days after the date of surgery. The incisions would have properly healed and sealed by this time. It is important that you gently apply and remove make-up.

However, it is more important to understand that the healing time and process differ from patient to patient. There are patients who may experience delayed wound healing. This means that the use of make-up to cover up any minor and temporary scars may also be delayed. That is why it is crucial that you discuss this with your doctor during your visit when having the stitches removed. More than trying to cover up the bruising or temporary scars and enhancing your new eyes, it is always best to put the healing of your eyelids as your priority.

Eye Make-up Safety Tips

Knowing the essentials make-up safety for your new set of eyelids is as important as being aware of when to wear it again after a double eyelid surgery.

It is important to always wash your hands with a germicidal soap before applying make-up to your eyes. Your fingers can harbor a handful of bacteria, which can transfer germs to your eyes and may infect the healing scar. Also, it is advisable to use disposable applicators instead of the non-disposable ones to avoid bacteria to grow and transfer.

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With the busy lives that most people lead, a lot of women have a habit of applying on their make-up while inside of a car in motion or when driving. This increases the possibility of accidentally stabbing or poking your eye with the applicator. While your stitches may have closed up, this can still be very sensitive up until four weeks post-surgery. That is why it is important to avoid wearing make-up while in riding a moving vehicle.

Lastly, choose the eye make-up that is right for your skin sensitivity and type. It is recommended to use eye make-up that is hypoallergenic or labeled for sensitive skin. This reduces the risk of allergic reactions. You can use mineral make-up, which is devoid of chemical oils, preservatives and other skin irritants. It is also long-lasting and has a long and stable shelf life.

Basic Make-up Tips For Even Bigger Eyes

The main advantage of getting a double eyelid surgery is that you will have bigger, bolder and brighter eyes because of the eyelid crease that you now have. Of course, you would want to highlight that, right? Here are a few basic make-up tips to make your new eyes even bolder once your eyelids are fully healed.

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• Start with a mascara. This will instantly create a definition to your eyes from the rest of your facial features.
• Making the eyes look bigger is not just about putting eye make-up on the eye area itself. It is important that you define and fill your brows, starting from the outer corner.
• Draw a thin line using eyeliner right above the lash line from the inner corners and applying it slightly thicker going outwards. Slightly extend the eyeliner beyond the outer corners of your eye to make it look bigger.
• You can also apply eyeliner below your lash line halfway and make sure not to let the line come all the way to the inner corner.
• To make the eyes look even noticeably bigger, you can line your waterline with a white liner.
• You can also add a soft white eyeshadow or liner to the inner corners of your eye.
• It is best to use a neutral shade on your eyelid and add drama by tapping a shimmery shadow on the center of the lid.

Your Doctor Knows Best

Make-up can certainly help you hide the fact that you had a double eyelid surgery done. It also enhances your eyes once it has fully healed. But, it is very important that you heed your doctor’s advise before applying it on your healing eyelids. It is also beneficial for your recovery to stick to the guidelines and post-operative instructions.

At Advance Cosmetic Beauty Surgery, Dr. Ahnsup Andrew Kim will provide you with all that you need to ensure proper healing and speedy recovery so that you can return to your normal lifestyle, with or without make-up. This will be discussed during your free consultation with Dr. Kim before your double eyelid surgery procedure, along with pre-operative instructions and how the entire procedure works.

For consultation booking, call (02) 9280 3632 now for a free consultation with Dr. Kim or visit their clinics in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne Sydney.