Behaviors to Avoid Before Eye Surgery | Pre- and Post-operative Care Guide

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Many of the people who come in for consultations ask

" 🚬When do I need to quit smoking?"

"🍺Is a little bit of drinking okay?"

when their surgery date is set.

In fact, what's just as important as the surgical result itself

is pre- and post-operative care.

Especially smoking and drinking are directly connected

to the recovery process, so we need to address them carefully.

Today, at Vibe Plastic Surgery,

for those considering eye surgery who must know,

we'll organize the information about smoking and alcohol

before and after surgery in an easy-to-understand way 📝

👀Eye Surgery: 3 Essential Things to Know Before!

1️⃣ 🚫 Avoid Alcohol & Smoking

You must avoid smoking and drinking before and after surgery.

Smoking impairs blood circulation and slows wound healing,

while alcohol dilates blood vessels, increasing the risk of

unnecessary bleeding and prolonged swelling.

As a result, recovery takes longer,

and achieving satisfactory results becomes difficult 😓

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2️⃣ 🚫 Avoid Eyelid Tape & Eyelid Glue

The eyelid skin is very thin and sensitive.

Repeated use of eyelid glue and eyelid tape

can cause skin stretching.

If your skin condition is poor, surgical complexity increases

and recovery time may be longer.

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3️⃣ 🚫 Avoid Colored Contact Lenses

Contact lenses may look thin on the surface,

but from the eyelid's perspective, they can be

a source of continuous irritation. Every time you blink,

friction occurs between the eyelid and the lens,

which can affect eyelid opening strength in the long term.

As a result, your double eyelid line may become thicker,

or achieving your desired design may become difficult.

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✅Summary

Before eye surgery, it's important to minimize factors that

impair blood flow, habits that irritate the skin,

and behaviors that strain the eyes.

At Vibe Plastic Surgery,

we always tell our patients that even small habits

can affect surgical results and recovery speed,

so please keep this in mind!

⚠️Eye Surgery: 3 Things to Watch After Surgery!

🚫 Avoid Colored Contact Lenses

Some people who usually wear colored contact lenses

feel anxious if they don't wear them.

Please avoid wearing contact lenses for at least 2–3 weeks after surgery.

Some patients even wear lenses when coming in for suture removal.

Especially after eye corner surgery, the surgical site

is fragile and not completely healed.

Opening your eyes with your hands to insert contact lenses can

✔️ irritate the surgical site and

✔️ delay recovery.

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🚫 Avoid Eye Irritation Habits

Frequently rubbing your eyes,

sleeping face-down, or pressing strongly around the eyes—

these habits can cause prolonged swelling, surgical site irritation, and asymmetry,

so special care is needed during the recovery period.

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Eye surgery is a procedure where post-operative care

is just as important as the design. At Vibe Plastic Surgery,

we provide detailed guidance not just for the surgery itself,

but throughout the entire recovery process. Please follow

the precautions to achieve satisfying results 😊

🚫 These Factors Can Make Surgery Difficult

🚫 Consuming Alcohol Before Surgery

Due to nervousness about the procedure,

some patients drink late into the night thinking,

"Since I'll be under anesthesia, I'll just sleep through it."

However, both alcohol and anesthetics are metabolized by the liver.

If anesthesia is administered after heavy drinking,

unexpected side effects may occur.

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🥄 Failing to Follow Fasting Instructions

Additionally, if fasting instructions are not followed,

gastric contents or saliva can enter the airway during anesthesia,

risking 🫁 aspiration pneumonia.

At Vibe Plastic Surgery,

prioritizing safety, we do not perform surgery the same day.

We reschedule after ensuring sufficient safety time.

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👁️ Does Eye-Opening Exercise Affect Surgical Results?

👉🏻 It makes a significant difference.

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At Vibe Plastic Surgery,

we emphasize correcting eye-opening habits after surgery.

After surgery, along with pain, you may feel

a tight, pulling sensation when opening your eyes—

✨ this is a natural part of the recovery process.

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Especially if you've also had eye shape correction surgery,

you may notice this sensation more prominently as your

eye-opening strength changes.

Some patients try to avoid putting effort into opening their eyes,

but this can actually cause prolonged swelling and slower recovery.

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👀 Eye shape correction is a procedure that shortens the muscle

responsible for opening your eyes, allowing them to open more clearly.

Therefore, after surgery, correcting your previous

incorrect eye-opening habits is important for optimal results.

✨ Pre- and Post-operative Eye Surgery: Essential Guidelines

The results of eye surgery are not determined by the surgery day alone. Pre-operative preparation and post-operative care must work together to achieve stable recovery and satisfying results.

Simply following the basic guidelines mentioned above can make a significant difference in swelling management, recovery speed, and final line definition.

🏥 At Vibe Plastic Surgery,

we provide meticulous guidance not just for the surgery itself,

but for the entire pre- and post-operative care and recovery process.

For safe surgery and satisfying results,

Vibe will be with you from the smallest detail to the end 💜

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Please also watch the video below! Thank you 📷

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why must I avoid smoking and drinking before and after eye surgery?

Smoking and drinking before and after surgery must be strictly avoided. Smoking impairs blood circulation and slows wound healing, while alcohol dilates blood vessels, increasing the risk of bleeding and prolonging swelling, which extends recovery time and makes achieving satisfactory results difficult.

Can I have surgery if I drink the night before?

Surgery may be difficult. Since both alcohol and anesthetics are metabolized by the liver, anesthesia following heavy drinking can cause unexpected side effects. For safety, Vibe Plastic Surgery does not proceed with same-day surgery and reschedules to allow sufficient time.

When can I wear colored contact lenses after surgery?

You must avoid contact lenses for at least 2–3 weeks after surgery. Especially after eye corner surgery, the surgical site is fragile and incompletely healed. Opening your eyes with your hands to insert lenses can irritate the wound and delay recovery.

Is it okay to frequently use eyelid tape or eyelid glue before surgery?

It's best to avoid it before surgery. Since eyelid skin is very thin and sensitive, repeated use of eyelid glue and tape causes skin stretching. Poor skin condition increases surgical complexity and may prolong recovery.

Should I avoid putting effort into opening my eyes after eye shape correction?

No—this can actually slow recovery. Eye shape correction shortens the muscle that opens your eyes for a more distinct appearance. After surgery, correcting your previous incorrect eye-opening habits is important, as avoiding effort can prolong swelling and slow healing.

Why must I follow fasting instructions before surgery?

Fasting is essential for anesthesia safety. If fasting instructions are not followed, gastric contents or saliva can enter the airway during anesthesia, risking aspiration pneumonia. Vibe Plastic Surgery ensures sufficient safety time before proceeding with surgery.