After Eye Surgery, How Should You Care for Scars?

Hello,

This is VN Plastic Surgery.

After double eyelid surgery, there are probably a few things you may worry about.

Among them, if you choose an incision-based surgery method,

you may be concerned about scarring.

So today, let’s talk about how to care for scars

after eye surgery.

After eye surgery,

you will naturally worry about scars,

and when an incision is necessary during surgery,

the skin layer is damaged

and reactive tissue is formed.

In this process, scars can form,

and while they may fade over time,

they can also vary depending on how they are cared for.

To prevent scars,

it is important to start care early,

and the care methods are as follows.

For hot/cold compresses, use cold compresses for up to 3 days after surgery,

and hot compresses from day 4 onward.

In addition, keeping the area clean is essential,

and you must prevent bacteria from infecting the wound.

Avoiding alcohol and smoking goes without saying;

alcohol and smoking can have a negative effect on bleeding, wound recovery, and infection.

Lastly, you should not touch the surgical area.

Actions that apply pressure unconsciously must be avoided.

So, when is the right time to use scar ointment?

It should only be used after the scab has completely fallen off

and the wound has dried.

Start using it 3 to 5 days after stitch removal,

apply a thin layer twice a day,

and then gently massage it in.

It is good to start building daily habits with VN,

and while laser treatment or ointment prescriptions from the hospital are important,

using sunscreen in daily life

and avoiding irritation to the scar area

and maintaining moisture and hydration can have a major effect on scars.

If you want to carefully manage your scars as well

after eye surgery,

we hope you will do so together with VN,

and please remember that even a small habit

can help make scars fade.