I had the sutures removed from my upper and lower lids (4 days post op) but my vision is not clear. What can I use to keep them clean but not irritate them. Also, what can I use on my shiner ( probably from fat transfer injections) to help it heal and keep it ?
January 28, 2015
Answer: Post-op care The best course of action is closely following your surgeon's post-operative instructions. I often recommend hydrogen peroxide on a q-tip over blepharoplasty incisions to clean off any crusting; avoid peroxide in the eye. Alternatively, incisions may cleaned with a gentle facial cleanser and water. A gentle eye lubricating ointment (such as Lacrilube or Refresh brand lubricating ointment) is then applied in a thin layer over the incision; this helps the incision heal more quickly and keeps crusting at bay. This is an over-the-counter, non-medication-containing ointment which can be placed on the eye covering as well.Your blurriness is likely related to a bit of swelling of the eyeball covering; this swelling is called chemosis, and I believe I see a hint of it in your photo. Just like there is swelling on the outside of the eye, there is usually a bit of swelling of the eyeball covering, and this can lead to blurry vision and a dry or scratchy sensation of the eye. Chemosis resolves with time; the lubricating ointments mentioned above at nighttime and lubricating drops throughout the day help it resolve more quickly.From a bruising perspective, I generally recommend Arnica and Bromelain supplements both before and after surgery. I find IPL (intense pulsed light) therapy to be very effective to making bruises go away more quickly. Like swelling, bruising is temporary and goes away in time. Good luck in your recovery!
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January 28, 2015
Answer: Post-op care The best course of action is closely following your surgeon's post-operative instructions. I often recommend hydrogen peroxide on a q-tip over blepharoplasty incisions to clean off any crusting; avoid peroxide in the eye. Alternatively, incisions may cleaned with a gentle facial cleanser and water. A gentle eye lubricating ointment (such as Lacrilube or Refresh brand lubricating ointment) is then applied in a thin layer over the incision; this helps the incision heal more quickly and keeps crusting at bay. This is an over-the-counter, non-medication-containing ointment which can be placed on the eye covering as well.Your blurriness is likely related to a bit of swelling of the eyeball covering; this swelling is called chemosis, and I believe I see a hint of it in your photo. Just like there is swelling on the outside of the eye, there is usually a bit of swelling of the eyeball covering, and this can lead to blurry vision and a dry or scratchy sensation of the eye. Chemosis resolves with time; the lubricating ointments mentioned above at nighttime and lubricating drops throughout the day help it resolve more quickly.From a bruising perspective, I generally recommend Arnica and Bromelain supplements both before and after surgery. I find IPL (intense pulsed light) therapy to be very effective to making bruises go away more quickly. Like swelling, bruising is temporary and goes away in time. Good luck in your recovery!
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January 28, 2015
Answer: Eye care after surgery I think you should start by calling your surgeon and see what they recommend. I tell my patients to keep their eye lubricated and avoid dry eyes by using a combination of eye drops and ointments. Also, head elevation and ice will help with the swelling as well. Good luck on the rest of your recovery.
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January 28, 2015
Answer: Eye care after surgery I think you should start by calling your surgeon and see what they recommend. I tell my patients to keep their eye lubricated and avoid dry eyes by using a combination of eye drops and ointments. Also, head elevation and ice will help with the swelling as well. Good luck on the rest of your recovery.
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