Alias Name
Non-Incision Double Fold, Non-Incisional “Suture” Double Eyelid Surgery

Procedure Detail
Non-incisional method creates double eyelids without excision to ensure natural crease is created without a lot of swelling. During operation, a single long thread is inserted into eyelid skin at certain predetermined points to meticulously create a fold. This also gives broader area for natural adhesion to take place while minimizing the side effect of unraveling. Tapered: The folds start from the corner of eyes to create small crease. Partial: The crease in the head of the eyes look tapered but they are designed to look thicker as they advance towards the tail of eyes. Parallel:  The folds are created to make higher crease which start above the eyes for prominent eyes.

Features
Buried suture technique create permanent creases that can help make the eyes appear larger, and safer procedure.

Benefits
Enlarge eyes, enhance “brightness” of eyes.

Recommended
Single eyelid, small eyes.

Suitable Candidate
Suitable for people with less fat and muscle tissues around their monolid.

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Pros
No incision is required, the trauma is small, and the postoperative recovery is fast without obvious scars; if the operation fails, it is easy to revise; there are fewer complications; the operation time is short, fast and convenient; the lines are natural; the postoperative swelling speed is fast, and the double eyelid is natural, no scars.

Cons
The indications are narrow, and it is only suitable for thin eyelids; poor durability, there is a possibility of narrowing of double eyelids.

Unsuitable Candidate
Patients with infections inside and outside the eyes; heart, liver, kidney and other vital organs, blood, and immune system disease; severe scars, or abnormal blood coagulation mechanism; menstrual and lactating; facial paralysis and palpebral fissure insufficiency; congenital Amblyopia, acute and chronic infections around the eyes that have not been controlled and healed.

Scar
No

Treatment Time
30 min-1 hr 

Anesthesia Method
Local anesthesia

Treatment Course
Single time

Procedures Technique
Non-invasive

Sustainability
5-10 years

Recovery Period
About 1 month

Qualification
Practitioner in medical aesthetics or plastic surgeon

Pain Scale
Mild.

Before the Procedure

1. Try to avoid the menstrual period.

2. Be mentally prepared for the postoperative swelling recovery process.

3. Women should avoid the menstrual period.

0-3rd days
Severe swelling period from 0 days to 3 days Recovery tips:
There may be ecchymosis around the eyes early after the operation, and there may be bruising in some cases. The swelling is obvious within 2-3 days.

Aftercare methods:

1. After the operation, you need to wrap the surgical site with small gauze for 24 hours.

2. You can apply ice for 15-20 minutes within 72 hours after the operation, generally no more than 30 minutes, and ice once with 3-4 hours apart.

3. Do not use rub your eyes with your hands to avoid infection.

4. Oral anti-inflammatory drugs to prevent infection.

4-6th days
4 to 6 days rapid swelling period Recovery Tips:
Swelling disappeared, ecchymosis gradually turned pale yellow.

Caring methods:

1. Keep the wound at the surgical site clean and dry, and don’t wet the site for 7 days.
2. Rest properly and do more eye exercises to promote the early absorption of bruises
3. When sleeping, raise the pillow so that the head position is higher than the heart position, which will help restore and reduce swelling.

7th days, suture removal
Recovery tips:
7 days later go to the hospital for suture removal (because of the different surgical procedures, you need to follow the doctor’s order to remove the sutures).

Caring methods:

1. Keep the wound clean to prevent infection;

2. Within 24 hours after the stitches are removed, the wound should not be wetted; 
3. Do not rub the wound, apply scar ointment to dilute the scar.
4. Pay attention to a light diet and no spicy and irritating food.

8-15th days
8 to 15 days swelling period Recovery Tips:
During the period of swelling, the changes are more obvious. There may be redness and bruising around the wound, and it will gradually become lighter. Generally, after ten days, the postoperative effect has begun to show, but there will still be swelling.

Aftercare methods:

1. Keep the wound at the surgical site clean and dry.
2. Take proper rest and do more eye-opening exercises to promote blood circulation.
3. Those who wear contact lenses should avoid doing so for 2 weeks after surgery.

16-30th days
Tissue recovery period from 16 days to 30 days.
Recovery tips:
Most people reduce swelling by 90% after 15 days, and it is basically normal for about 1 month.

Aftercare methods:

1. Avoid eating spicy and other irritating foods, alcohol and smoking.
2. Those who wear contact lenses, do not do so for 2 weeks after surgery.

31-90th days
31 days to 90 days stable effect period 
Recovery tips:
The normality appearance of the eye is restored, the effect is obvious, the tissue and bone tissue recovery need at least 3 months and wait patiently for the recovery.

Aftercare methods:

1. Avoid rubbing with pressure within 3 months.
2. If you have any discomfort, please go to the hospital for follow-up consultation.

Reminder
The above postoperative care is for reference only. Due to individual differences and different surgical procedures, the recovery cycle, suture removal time and aftercare methods will be different. The specific plan is to follow the doctor’s advice.