After your surgery it is most important to rest, keeping your head above your heart and apply light pressure to the eyelid area to help prevent excessive swelling and bruising.
Healix Eye Mask
The Healix eye mask is a hot and cold reusable gel mask with a fully adjustable Velcro strap for secure fitting.
The day of surgery until the third day, during waking hours, cold compressions are applied to the eyes by applying the Healix Eye Mask firmly for 1 hour, then put in fridge for 1 hour, then re-apply and repeat. (The pressure on the eyes is more important than the cold.) It is recommended to wear continuously whilst sleeping during the first few nights.
On the third day post surgery warm compressions are started by warming the mask in the microwave for 15 seconds (Caution to not overheat, check before using) These warm compressions should be done 4 times a day for 15 minutes each time. The heat will help with increasing the blood flow to the area to assist in the healing process. This is continued until your Post Operative appointment or until all bruising and swelling has settled.
