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

Hello, this is Vibe Plastic Surgery. :)

Lately, among those who come in for consultations, once their surgery date is set,

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

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

They often ask questions like these.

In fact, what is just as important as the plastic surgery results is

the pre- and post-operative care.

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

so it is a topic we must address.

Today, at Nonhyeon Plastic Surgery Vibe,

for those considering eye surgery, we will easily summarize

what you must know about smoking and drinking before and after surgery

in a simple way. 📝

👀 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,

making it difficult to achieve satisfactory results. 😓

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2️⃣ 🚫 Using Double Eyelid Glue or Tape

The eyelid skin is a very thin and sensitive area.

Repeated use of double eyelid glue and tape

causes the skin to sag.

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

and the recovery period is also likely to be longer.

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3️⃣ 🚫 Wearing Color Contacts

Contacts may look thin on the outside, but

from the eyelid's perspective, they can be a continuous 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 too thick, or achieving the desired

design may become difficult.

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✅ Summary

Before eye surgery, it is important to minimize factors that hinder 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 single small habit

can determine the surgical results and recovery speed,

so please keep this in mind!

⚠️ 3 Things to Be Careful of After Eye Surgery!

🚫 Wearing Color Contacts

Among those who usually wear color contacts frequently,

some may feel anxious

if they don't wear them.

However, please avoid wearing contacts for at least 2 to 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 with your hands to put in contacts

✔️ irritates the wound area and

✔️ can be a cause of delayed recovery.

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🚫 Habits That Irritate the Eyes

Habits such as rubbing your eyes frequently,

sleeping face down, or pressing firmly around the eyes

can cause prolonged swelling, wound irritation, and asymmetry,

so you need to be especially careful

during the recovery period.

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For eye surgery, post-operative care determines the results

just as much as the design. At Nonhyeon Plastic Surgery

Vibe, we provide meticulous guidance on the recovery process as well as the surgery itself,

so please make sure to follow the precautions

to ensure satisfactory results. 😊

🚫 Surgery May Become Difficult Because of This

🚫 Visiting the Clinic After Drinking Before Surgery

Due to nervousness about the surgery,

some people think, "I'll be under anesthesia anyway, so I'll just sleep well,"

and drink until late at night

before coming in.

Because both alcohol and anesthetics are metabolized in the liver,

administering anesthesia after heavy drinking can lead to

unexpected side effects.

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🥄 Failure to Observe Fasting Times

Also, if you do not observe the fasting time,

stomach contents or saliva may enter the airway during anesthesia,

🫁 increasing the risk of aspiration pneumonia.

At Nonhyeon Plastic Surgery Vibe,

we prioritize safety above all else,

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

but will secure a sufficient safety period

and reschedule your appointment.

👁️ 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, it is a

✨ natural process

to feel stiffness and a pulling sensation

along with pain when opening your eyes.

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Especially if you had ptosis correction surgery together,

this feeling may be more pronounced

as your eye-opening strength changes.

At this time, some people intentionally try not to put strain on their eyes,

but in such cases, swelling can last longer

and recovery may be delayed.

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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.

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

The results of eye surgery are not determined

by the day of the surgery alone. Pre-operative preparation and

post-operative care must be carried out together to lead to stable recovery and

satisfactory results.

Just by following the basic guidelines mentioned above,

you can make a huge difference in swelling management, recovery speed,

and the perfection of your eyelid crease.

🏥 At Nonhyeondong 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 with 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 the day before?

Surgery may become difficult. Because 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 your appointment.

When can I start wearing color contacts after surgery?

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

Is it okay to frequently use double 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 double eyelid glue and tape causes skin sagging. If the skin condition deteriorates, 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, doing so can actually delay recovery. Ptosis correction is a surgery that shortens the eye-opening muscles, so feeling stiffness and a pulling sensation after surgery is a natural process. If you intentionally try not to use force, swelling can last longer and recovery may be delayed.

Why must I strictly observe fasting before surgery?

You must observe it for anesthesia safety. If you do not follow the fasting time, there is a risk of aspiration pneumonia caused by stomach contents or saliva entering the airway during anesthesia. Vibe Plastic Surgery will secure a sufficient safety period and reschedule your appointment.