Actions to Avoid Before Plastic Surgery | Precautions Before and After Eye Surgery

Hello, this is Vibe Plastic Surgery :)

Lately, among those who come in for a consultation, once their surgery date is set, they often ask:

" 🚬How long do I need to stop smoking for?"

"🍺Isn't a little bit of alcohol okay?"

We receive questions like these very often.

In fact, what is just as important as the plastic surgery result itself is

the pre- and post-operative care.

In particular, smoking and drinking are directly related to the recovery process,

so it is a topic we must thoroughly address.

Today, at Nonhyeon Plastic Surgery Vibe,

we will easily summarize what anyone considering eye surgery must know

about smoking and drinking before and after surgery

for you 📝

👀 3 Things You Must Know Before Eye Surgery!

1️⃣ 🚫 Avoid Alcohol and Smoking

You must avoid smoking and drinking before and after surgery.

Smoking interferes with blood circulation, slowing down wound healing,

and alcohol dilates blood vessels, increasing the likelihood of unnecessary bleeding

and causing swelling to last longer.

As a result, the recovery period is prolonged,

and it becomes difficult to achieve satisfactory results 😓

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2️⃣ 🚫 Use of Eyelid Glue / Eyelid Tape

The eyelid skin is a very thin and sensitive area.

Repeated use of eyelid glue and tape

causes the skin to stretch and sag.

If the skin condition is poor, the difficulty of the surgery increases,

and the recovery period is also likely to be prolonged.

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3️⃣ 🚫 Wearing Colored Contacts

Contacts may look thin on the outside,

but from the eyelid's perspective, they can be a constant source of irritation.

Every time you blink,

friction occurs with the eyelid, which in the long term

can affect your eye-opening strength (levator muscle function).

As a result, the double eyelid crease may become thick, or achieving the desired

design may become difficult.

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✅ Summary

Before eye surgery, it is important to minimize factors that obstruct blood flow,

habits that irritate the skin,

and actions that put a strain on the eyes.

At Nonhyeon Plastic Surgery Vibe Plastic Surgery,

we always inform our patients that every small habit

can determine the surgical outcome and recovery speed,

so please keep this in mind!

⚠️ 3 Things to Be Careful of After Eye Surgery!

🚫 Wearing Colored Contacts

Among those who usually wear colored contacts frequently,

some may feel anxious

if they don't wear them.

Please avoid wearing contacts for at least 2-3 weeks after surgery.

Even when you visit the clinic for stitch removal,

there are cases where patients come in wearing contacts.

Especially after lateral and lower canthoplasty, the wound area is

weak and not completely healed.

The action of spreading your eyes open with your hands to insert contacts

✔️ irritates the wound area and

✔️ can be a cause of delayed recovery.

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🚫 Habits That Irritate the Eyes

Habits like frequently rubbing your eyes,

sleeping on your stomach, or pressing hard on the eye area

can cause prolonged swelling, wound irritation, and asymmetry,

so special caution is required

during the recovery period.

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For eye surgery, post-operative care dictates the results

just as much as the design. At Nonhyeon Plastic Surgery

Vibe, we meticulously guide you through the recovery process just as we do with the surgery,

so please be sure to follow the precautions

to ensure it leads to satisfactory results 😊

🚫 Surgery May Become Difficult Because of This

🚫 Visiting After Drinking Before Surgery

Because of nervousness about the surgery,

some people think, "I'll be under anesthesia anyway, so I can just sleep it off,"

and drink alcohol until late at night

before coming in.

Since both alcohol and anesthetics are metabolized in the liver,

proceeding with anesthesia after heavy drinking can lead to

unexpected side effects.

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🥄 Failure to Observe Fasting Times

Also, if you do not strictly observe the fasting time,

stomach contents or saliva can enter the airway during anesthesia,

posing a risk of 🫁 aspiration pneumonia.

At Nonhyeon Plastic Surgery Vibe,

we prioritize safety above all else,

so we will not proceed with the surgery on that day,

and will reschedule it

after securing a sufficient safety period.

👁️ Do Eye-Opening Exercises Affect Surgical Results?

👉🏻 They have a significant impact.

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At Nonhyeon Plastic Surgery Vibe,

we also emphasize the importance of

correcting eye-opening habits after surgery.

After surgery, feeling pain and a stiff, pulling sensation

when opening your eyes is

✨ a completely natural process.

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Especially if ptosis correction was performed together,

the eye-opening strength changes, making this sensation

appear even more pronounced.

At this time, some people intentionally try not to exert force on their eyes,

but doing so can actually cause swelling to last longer

and delay recovery.

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👀 Ptosis correction is a surgery that shortens the eye-opening muscles

to correct them so you can open your eyes more clearly.

Therefore, after surgery, correcting your previous incorrect

eye-opening habits is

important for achieving good results.

✨ Before and After Eye Surgery, Please Make Sure to Follow These

The results of eye surgery are not determined

solely on the day of the surgery. Pre-operative preparation and

post-operative care must go hand in hand to lead to stable recovery and

satisfactory results.

Simply following the basic guidelines

mentioned above can make a huge difference in swelling management, recovery speed,

and the perfection of the crease line.

🏥 At Nonhyeon-dong Plastic Surgery Vibe,

not only the surgery but also the pre- and post-operative care and recovery process

are meticulously guided.

For safe surgery and satisfactory results,

starting from small promises, Vibe will be with you 💜

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Please also watch the video below! Thank you 📷

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I avoid smoking and drinking before eye surgery?

You must avoid smoking and drinking before and after surgery. Smoking interferes with blood circulation, slowing down wound healing, while alcohol dilates blood vessels, increasing the likelihood of bleeding and causing prolonged swelling, which lengthens the recovery period and makes it difficult to achieve satisfactory results.

Is surgery possible if I drink alcohol the day before?

Surgery may become difficult. Since both alcohol and anesthetics are metabolized in the liver, unexpected side effects can occur during anesthesia after heavy drinking. For safety, Vibe Plastic Surgery will not proceed with the surgery on the same day and will reschedule it.

When can I start wearing colored contacts after surgery?

You should avoid wearing contacts for at least 2-3 weeks after surgery. Especially after lateral or lower canthoplasty, the wound area is weak and not completely healed, so spreading your eyes open with your hands to insert contacts can irritate the wound and delay recovery.

Is it okay to frequently use eyelid glue or tape?

It is best to avoid using them before surgery. The eyelid skin is very thin and sensitive, so repeated use of eyelid glue and tape causes skin sagging. If the skin condition worsens, the difficulty of the surgery increases, and the recovery period may also be prolonged.

Is it better to intentionally relax my eyes after ptosis correction?

No, it can actually delay recovery. Ptosis correction is a surgery that shortens the eye-opening muscles, so feeling a stiff and pulling sensation after surgery is a natural process. If you intentionally try not to exert force, swelling can last longer and recovery may be delayed.

Why must I strictly observe fasting before surgery?

You must strictly observe it for anesthesia safety. If you do not follow the fasting time, there is a risk of stomach contents or saliva entering the airway during anesthesia, causing aspiration pneumonia. Therefore, Vibe Plastic Surgery will reschedule the surgery after securing a sufficient safety period.