[Q&A] Is it bad if the eyelash extension is swollen, how many days will it take to go away?

Eyebrow tattooing is a method that uses specialized tools with ultra-fine needles to inject ink into the upper dermis of the eyelid. This helps your eyes look bigger, sharper, and more attractive. So, is swollen eyelids after tattooing a problem? This is a concern for many women when they see their eyelids swollen after the procedure. The article below will help you answer these questions in detail.

1. Is swollen eyelids after tattooing a problem?

Swollen eyelids after tattooing is a normal phenomenon. Because during the procedure, the tattoo needle lightly impacts the eyelids, this sensitive skin area may become swollen, red, slightly painful,… Usually, this condition will gradually decrease after a few days of tattooing, so it does not affect your vision and daily activities.

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2. How many days of swollen eyelids after tattooing is normal?

The swelling condition after tattooing can last for 3 – 5 days. However, for those with sensitive skin, the swelling symptoms may last for 15 days. To reduce swelling and pain, you should clean and care for your eyes according to the instructions of the specialist and cosmetic doctor.

In case of swollen eyelidsif it lasts a long time without improvement or is accompanied by unusual signs such as itching, purulent discharge,… then you should see a doctor and get treatment soon, to avoid prolonged issues that could cause scarring, or even affect vision if there is a severe infection.

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3. Common causes of swollen eyelids after eyelash tattooing

After understanding “is it bad if the eyelash tattoo is swollen”, you should also know some causes that lead to swollen eyelids to have appropriate handling methods:

• Outdated tattooing techniques: Traditional tattoo machines often have larger needles, which can impact the eyelids more strongly, increasing the risk of swelling and pain compared to modern eyelash tattoo technology.
• Improper sterilization of tools: If you perform at a less reputable beauty establishment, not ensuring thorough sterilization of tools, it may cause the wound to become infected. This can lead to prolonged swelling and pain of the eyelids.
• Poor skill of the technician: If the technician performs the procedure too forcefully, inserting the needle too deep can damage the eyelid area. This causes the wound to heal slowly, leading to prolonged swelling and pain.
• Low-quality tattoo ink: The ink used is not derived from plant sources,contains substances that can cause allergies,… causing the person performing the eyelash tattoo to experience irritation, swelling, and prolonged pain.
• Improper post-tattoo care: After the eyelash tattoo, if you do not clean the wound carefully, eat unscientifically, and do not follow the doctor’s instructions,… it can increase the risk of wound infection, leaving unsightly scars.

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4. What to do when eyelash tattoo swelling persists?

When the eyelids are continuously swollen, affecting daily activities, women should return to the facility or see an eye specialist as soon as possible. The doctor will examine and prescribe appropriate treatment methods. Below are some remedies for swollen and painful eyelids after tattooing that you should know:

4.1. Ice compress

Ice compress helps reduce swelling, pain, and bruising around the eyelids effectively as the low temperature from the ice helps the capillaries around the eyes constrict. On the second day after the eyelash tattoo, you should perform ice compresses 2 times a day for the first few days until the swelling subsides.

To ice compress, prepare a clean soft cloth, a clean plastic bag, and some ice. Afterthere, you wrap ice in soft fabric and then cover it with a plastic bag to prevent the ice water from leaking out. Finally, hold the ice pack gently against the skin around the eyes. Note, you must not let the ice water touch the eye area.

4.2. Clean the eyes thoroughly

Cleaning the eyes thoroughly in the first few days after eyelash tattooing is very important. Because it helps you remove dirt, oil,… from the skin around the eyes, preventing infection.

You wash your hands very clean, then use a small soft towel or cotton swab soaked in saline/warm water to gently dab around the tattooed area. Note, you should not use hydrogen peroxide, facial cleanser, or neosporin to clean the eyes as it may fade the ink. At the same time, during the cleaning process, you should not scrub hard and let water come into direct contact with the wound.

4.3. Apply ointment

Using anti-swelling ointment helps promote the healing process, reduce swelling, and enhance the ink color. In addition, the ointment also contains anti-inflammatory and moisturizing ingredients that help limit infection and quickly restore the skin.

However, to ensure safety, you should use the type of ointment prescribed by a doctor. At the same time, you can combine some pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medications to speed up the healing process and shape the ink color after eyelash tattooing.

4.4. Change to a suitable diet

A healthy diet helps the healing process take placequickly, limit the appearance of dark scars, raised scars that affect the aesthetics of the face. Accordingly, you should add foods such as tofu, soy milk, tomatoes, pineapples, pork, green vegetables, berries (strawberries, cherries, …),… rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals beneficial for wounds.you can apply to prevent the situation of eyelash tattooing being swollen:

5.1. Before performing

Before performing eyelash tattooing to ensure safety, you should:

• Choose a reputable facility with skilled professionals, a standard eyelash tattooing process to minimize swelling and avoid infection.
• Agree on the method, style of eyelash tattooing,… before performing carefully, this helps the technician to draw suitable eyeliner and operate quickly.
• Get enough rest to have a comfortable spirit before performing eyelash tattooing.
• Check the ink, detailed information such as scanning the barcode, production date, expiration date, ingredients,… to ensure safety for your eyes.
• Do not wear contact lenses for about 24 – 48 hours before performing eyelash tattooing.
• Stop using eyelash care products, eye moisturizers 2 weeks before performing eyelash tattooing.
• Do not intervene with any cosmetic eye procedures beforehand, if any, consult a doctor before performing eyelash tattooing.

5.2. After performingCurrently

To ensure that after eyelash tattooing you have a sharp eyeliner that harmonizes with your face, you should:

• Clean your eyelids according to the instructions of the specialist to prevent inflammation, pain, and infection.
• Avoid exposing your eyes to sunlight, as ultraviolet rays can cause the tattoo ink to fade.
• Do not use cosmetics containing strong chemicals (AHA, BHA,…) or oil-based products, as they can cause the tattoo ink to fade.
• Do not touch your eyelids or massage the newly tattooed area. This helps ensure that the shape of the newly tattooed eyeliner remains stable.
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle, sleep on time, limit the use of electronic devices,…
• When going outside, you need to wear dust-proof glasses, a wide-brimmed hat,… to limit dirt and bacteria from sticking to your eyelids.

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6. Non-swelling, non-painful eye aesthetics with Dr. Eye aesthetic center

Eyebrow tattooing helps create sharp eyelid outlines for deeper eyes. However, if the eyes have excess skin, excess fat, or uneven eyelids, this method may not be highly effective. If you are experiencing excess sagging skin around the eyes, asymmetrical eyelid creases, you may consider eyelid surgery, eyelid crease creation. These two aesthetic procedures help accurately shape the eyelid crease, ensuring a natural harmony with the face and maintaining long-lasting results for many years.

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As a specialized center for treating eye aging, Dr. Eye understands that the key factor determining the beauty results and safety in surgery lies in the doctor’s skills. Therefore, all doctors at Dr. Eye have good professional knowledge and rich practical experience, helping to provide suitable eye aesthetic solutions with minimal intervention to reduce pain complications. Especially, after treatment at Dr. Eye, customers are also offered free plasma therapy to reduce swelling and prevent infection for the wound.

Many customers who have undergone eye cosmetic procedures at Dr. Eye have given positive feedback about the gentle, painless treatment experience and minimal recovery time.

At the age of 70, Ms. Ngoc Tien experienced many skin aging issues including sagging skin, drooping upper eyelids that obstructed her vision and affected her aesthetics. After undergoing eyebrow lift and lower eyelid surgery at Dr. Eye, her eyes look youthful, and the sagging skin and drooping eyelids have been effectively resolved. Ms. Tien shared: ‘The doctor performed very gently, without pain, and no bruising. At first, I noticed slight swelling, but by the seventh day, it was gone.’