The Fox Eye Surgery is an effective way to achieve eyes shaped like those of a fox, where the eyes look slanted due to being lifted at the ends. However, one of the main questions that many have on their mind when considering this procedure is usually regarding the recovery timeline and the swelling that happens after the Fox Eye Surgery.
Today’s blog will take an in-depth look at the day-to-day recovery after Fox Eye Surgery and answer all the questions people have about this surgery.
👁️ Fox Eye Surgery Healing Timeline
The procedure involves using dissolvable sutures to lift the outer ends of the eyes to make them more almond-shaped and fox-like. This gives a tighter, more lifted look to the eyes as well as feminizing the whole face and making it look more youthful.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the healing stages of the Fox Eye Lift Surgery:
48 Hours Immediately Post-Op
Due to the eyelids being lifted, there will definitely be some discomfort and tightness in the eye area. To add to this, the patient will also develop bruising.
The First Week
After the first 48 hours post-surgery, the swelling might get worse, which is part of the day-by-day recovery for the Fox Eye Surgery, also known as the Canthoplasty procedure. However, this swelling will begin to reduce by the end of the first week.
The Second Week
By week 2, the patient can begin to return to their routine and perform some light activity without exhausting themselves. The swelling begins to subside even more during this period.
The Third and Fourth Week
The incision site begins to heal; however, there might be some dryness in the eye area at this point in the recovery. Any kind of extreme activity and heavy lifting should still be avoided during this time.
Months Three and Four
At this point, the final results will become clearer. The incision will heal, and most of the swelling will be gone. This is when the patient can fully see the outcomes of their procedure.
✨ Fox Eye Lift Recovery Tips
- One of the most important things one can do to keep the swelling under control is to use cold compresses frequently.
- The patient’s head should be elevated, especially during sleeping, to ensure the swelling stays minimal.
- To add to this, the doctor will prescribe pain medication, which can help control the pain and discomfort.
- The patient will be advised to be gentle with their face in the first week; no rubbing or massaging.
- Avoid getting any facials and using saunas until the doctor allows it.
- Only use gentle skincare and do not apply any makeup for the first couple of days following the procedure.
- Take it easy, avoid any extreme facial movement, and intense sports and physical activity.
- Foods with a lot of salt content, especially fast food, should be avoided. This type of food can cause water retention and make the swelling worse.
- Protect the skin with broad-spectrum SPF to avoid any sun damage due to the harmful UV rays.
If you feel any kind of extreme pain, irritation, or unusual discomfort, please contact your doctor immediately.
👁️ How Painful is Fox Eye Surgery Recovery?
The Fox Eye Surgery, although a cosmetic procedure, is not a highly painful surgery. The pain of this procedure can be categorized as mild pain, which gradually reduces with time.
Your surgeon will prescribe medication to ease the pain and make the discomfort a lot more manageable. The early healing stages include the first 5 to 10 days after the surgery. However, long-term healing can take a couple of months to complete.
Ultimately, the Fox Eye Surgery is a lot less invasive, but still facilitates patients in achieving the exotic fox eyes they have always wanted.
💎 When Can I Wear Makeup After Fox Eye Lift?
Not everyone’s recovery period looks the same. Some people might heal faster than others. Ultimately, whether one can wear or not wear makeup after the Fox Eye Surgery largely depends on whether the incision has healed, so there is no chance of the eyes developing any kind of infection.
It is best to wait for the eyes to fully heal after the procedure to rule out any chances of irritation before wearing makeup again.
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