Grafting false eyelashes can pose several hazards to the eyes and the overall health of the eyelashes. Here are the details:
- Allergic Reactions: The adhesive used in false eyelash grafting often contains chemical substances like cyanoacrylate. Many individuals are allergic to these components. Allergic reactions can manifest as redness, swelling, itching, and a burning sensation in the eyelids. In more severe cases, blisters and erosions may appear on the eyelids, and allergic conjunctivitis can be triggered, leading to eye congestion, excessive tearing, and a foreign body sensation.
- Infections:
- Conjunctivitis and Keratitis: If the tools used for grafting false eyelashes are not properly sterilized or the operation is performed in an unclean environment, bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens can be introduced into the eye area, resulting in infections such as conjunctivitis and keratitis. Infected eyes may experience symptoms like redness, pain, increased secretions, and a decrease in vision.
- Folliculitis: When false eyelashes are grafted too deeply or the adhesive gets into the hair follicles, it can block the follicles and cause folliculitis. This leads to redness, swelling, and pain at the eyelid margin, and in severe cases, abscesses may form.
- Eyelash Loss: The strong adhesiveness of the glue used in false eyelash grafting can cause natural eyelashes to be pulled out when the false eyelashes are removed. Frequent grafting and removal of false eyelashes can damage the hair follicles of the natural eyelashes, making them thinner and sparser over time.
- Eyelash Deformation: The weight and tension of the false eyelashes can cause the natural eyelashes to become deformed and bent over an extended period. This affects the natural growth direction and shape of the eyelashes. In severe cases, it can disrupt the growth cycle of the eyelashes and affect their normal metabolism.
- Foreign Body Sensation: If the false eyelashes are not grafted properly or are of poor quality, they may rub against the eyeball, causing a persistent foreign body sensation in the eyes. This makes the eyes feel uncomfortable and itchy, and in severe cases, it can affect vision and eye movement.
- Dry Eyes: The presence of false eyelashes can affect the normal distribution and evaporation of the tear film on the surface of the eye, leading to an unstable tear film and dry eyes. Symptoms such as eye dryness, burning, and pain may occur, which can have a negative impact on long-term eye health.
