Eyebrow and eyelid plastic surgery specifically targets the eyes and eyebrows. Eyebrow reduction surgery can correct many issues such as crooked or poorly shaped eyebrows. Three common eyebrow problems: 1. Excessively wide distance between eyebrows is often congenital. Surgery can advance the eyebrows toward the center. Scars will gradually fade within 3 months post-surgery.2. Misaligned eyebrows due to trauma or age-related ptosis can cause displacement or partial loss. For age-related ptosis caused by forehead skin laxity, the optimal solution is a forehead-temporal skin lift.When this is unnecessary, a partial excision and elevation technique may be used for correction. Following trauma to the eyebrows or surrounding areas, scar contracture can cause partial upward or downward displacement of the eyebrows.
Preoperative Considerations for Eyebrow Surgery
1. Middle-aged and elderly patients should undergo blood pressure measurement and electrocardiogram (ECG) if necessary. Mild abnormalities should be addressed with appropriate medication before surgery.
2. Patients with a history of bleeding disorders should undergo platelet count and coagulation/bleeding time tests.
3. Discontinue steroid hormones and anticoagulants like aspirin 7-10 days prior to surgery.
4. Patients with conjunctivitis, blepharitis, or severe trachoma must achieve full recovery before surgery.Postpone surgery if periocular inflammation is present. Apply antibiotic eye drops twice daily starting one day before surgery.
5. Avoid scheduling eye surgery during menstruation.
6. Postpone surgery during the first trimester (first three months) or third trimester (last three months) of pregnancy.
Key Postoperative Care Points for Eyebrow and Eye Area Procedures
II: Postoperative Care Guidelines for Eyebrow Reduction Surgery
1. Avoid getting the surgical site wet for one week. Do not apply pressure or massage the area for one month.
3. Use non-traumatic sutures to close the wound or apply suture-free adhesive tape to achieve an ideal new brow shape.
4. Avoid touching the wound with hands for 7 days post-surgery. Keep the area clean to prevent infection and ensure the incision remains dry.
5. Maintain wound cleanliness to prevent infection. Gently wipe away scabs or secretions with saline solution.
6. Seek immediate medical attention if experiencing adverse reactions such as redness, swelling, heat, or pain.
7. Avoid seafood, chili peppers, alcohol, and other irritating foods for one week post-surgery.
8. Wound dressing changes and examinations occur 2-5 days post-surgery. Sutures are removed 5-10 days later; do not remove bandages yourself.
9. After eyebrow reduction surgery, avoid spicy and irritating foods. Take prescribed medications as directed and attend follow-up appointments on schedule.