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.

Oculoplastic Surgery: A Detailed Look at the Top 7 Types

Whenever the term eye surgery is mentioned, most of us would automatically associate it with procedures that have something to do with correcting the vision and the anatomy of the eye. We might be more familiar with procedures like cataract surgery or LASIK treatment. But ophthalmology, the medical field that deals with the physiology, anatomy and diseases of the eyes, covers a wide range of scope that is not just limited to correction of visual problems.

Interestingly, the field of ophthalmology is not just about the very eyeball itself. A special subfield called Oculoplastic Surgery covers procedures that go beyond the very anatomy of the eyes and specializes in reconstruction of the associated structures of the eyes. This includes the eye socket, eyelids, tear ducts and even the face. Typically, oculoplastic procedures are performed by opthalmologists. However, a growing number of plastic surgeons are also trained to perform these very meticulous procedures in improving the overall appearance of the eyes and the entire face, as well. Let us go through some of the oculoplastic procedures.

Double Eyelid Surgery

Blepharoplasty, or more commonly known as double eyelid surgery, is probably the most popular of the all the oculoplastic procedures. Double eyelid surgery is even listed as one of the top 5 cosmetic procedures according to the 2012 Statistics of the American Society for Plastic Surgeons.

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This procedure is commonly performed among Asians who naturally do not have the crease on the upper eyelids, making it a popular cosmetic procedure in this ethnic group. This facial characteristic reflects an appearance of being disinterested, distant and dejected. The procedure, which usually lasts between one to three hours, will result to an eye that looks more open and engaging. It entails making an incision on the upper eyelid and remove excess fat, skin and muscles to create a natural-looking crease on the upper eyelid.

Double eyelid surgery can also be performed on patients who are experiencing drooping of the upper eyelids caused by aging, as well as, mild to moderate ptosis. Others whose vision are affected because of a droopy eyelid can also benefit from this oculoplastic procedure.

Epicanthoplasty

Epicanthoplasty is a procedure that can be performed in conjunction with a double eyelid surgery. It involves the removal of the epicanthic folds, which are the skin folds on the upper eyelid that is covering the inner corner of the eye. This makes the eyes look smaller and thinner than they really are. Epicanthic folds are more evident and visible among individuals with certain medical conditions, like Down syndrome. This is also a distinct characteristic most common among Eastern and Central Asians, Native Americans, Inuit and certain tribes in Africa. This kind of eye condition is not harmful, and epicanthoplasty is performed for cosmetic purposes.

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While the epicanthic folds may be considered a minor part of the eye, but only a skilled doctor should perform an epicanthoplasty, as the folds overlay the tear drainage canals. The procedure involves reshaping the exterior to give a double eyelid look and give a more pronounced and more open look to the eyes. However, this kind of procedure is not recommended by most doctors because of the high tendency to develop post-surgical scars and can result to an unnatural look.

Tarsorrhaphy

While the first two surgeries involve opening up the appearance of the eyes, Tarsorrhaphy, on the other hand, is a procedure that is performed by partially sewing the eyelids together to a narrow opening. This is done as a precautionary medical procedure to protect the eyes, where blinking is hindered that may cause the cornea from drying.

Stitches are meticulously placed at the corners of the eyelid opening, which allows better eye lubrication and limits the exposure to the eye. This is a rare procedure that is usually performed for patients suffering from paralysis, like Ball’s palsy, exophthalmos, enophthalmos, Sjogren’s syndrome and dendritic ulcers. This procedure is also performed to fix eyelids that droop due to sun damage and prior eyelid surgery.

Dacryocystorhinostomy

We often associate tears with sadness or heartbreak. But, did you know that tears actually help protect the eyes? However, there are cases where the tear ducts or the nasolacrimal duct is blocked. Epiphora or abnormal tearing occurs where tears build up and overflow to the cheek even when you are not crying. Infection can also occur because of the stagnation of the tears.

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This is quite common among children with about 5% of born babies have a problem with their tear ducts. But, about 85% of these get better as they grow old. In adults, epiphora can be a result of an injury or trauma.

Dacryocystorhinostomy is performed by carefully making an artificial channel of the nasolacriminal sac into the nasal cavity to alleviate the symptoms. This can be done externally or with the use of an endoscope. For cosmetic reasons, the endoscopic approach is more popular because it is less bloody and messy, no visible external scarring, perioperative time is shorter and high success rate.

Orbital Eye Surgery

This type of oculoplastic procedure is performed when the orbit or eye socket is damaged because of a severe injury or trauma. This can usually result from being hit directly in the eye with enough force to break the thin bones below the eye and between the eye and the nose. This can also happen from motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries and falls. Because of this, decreased vision, double vision, immobility of the eye balls, pain and number in and around the eyes and nausea and vomiting can be experienced.

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Before an orbital eye surgery can be performed, a CT scan will be required to assess the severity of the injury. From there, the surgeon will perform the best surgical approach while carefully preserving the function and vision of the eye.

Brow Lift and Face Lift

These procedures may be very common cosmetic procedures, but brow lift and face lift are actually considered within the category of oculoplastic procedures. The procedures involve making incisions within the area of the hairline to remove excess fats and tighten the underlying muscles. These procedures can be done to correct and elevate a drooping eyebrow, which can look cosmetically-challenged or it can obstruct proper vision of an individual. However, it is important to approach a surgeon that is qualified to perform these types of procedures. This is because not all oculoplastic surgeons are trained to perform brow lifts and face lifts.

Botox and Facial Fillers

Interestingly, even Botox injections and facial fillers are well within the scope of oculoplasty. This is especially so when the administration of these anti-wrinkle solutions are performed within the eye area.

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Getting the right procedure for areas within the eye is as important as the very eye itself. That is why it is always crucial to approach a doctor who will know which procedure should be done for either your eyelids, eye socket, tear ducts and the face.

If you are looking into enhancing your overall feature by getting a quality and natural-looking double eyelid surgery, Dr. Ahnsup Andrew Kim of Advance Cosmetic Beauty Surgery will take a closer look at your eyes and eyelids to properly assess on how the procedure can enhance your natural beauty. Call (02) 9280 3632 now for a free consultation with Dr. Kim.

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