Nowadays, many people have experienced thoracotomy, and scars will be left on their bodies after the operation. For girls who love beauty, they all hope that their skin will be smooth, so they all hope that scars will disappear. Scars remaining on your body will also affect your life. So how to eliminate scars from thoracotomy surgery?

Generally common scar removal methods: Injection of steroids into the scar: Use long-acting steroid preparations and inject them directly into the scar to inhibit excess collagen in the scar. , to achieve the effect of inhibiting scars. According to the principle of laser scar removal, it can be divided into two types: one is carbon dioxide laser and the erbium Jacobs laser, which can smooth the raised scars. This principle can also be used for superficial sunken scars. Depigmentation laser: It is divided into dye laser and pulsed intense light. The laser acts on the blood vessels and hemoglobin in the scar, making the scar lighten and gradually shrink. This type of laser is especially suitable for scars with darker color.

The treatment area and surrounding tissue may appear swollen and numb. Later, the redness and swelling will gradually subside. The laser scar removal surgery wound will be covered with scab. The scab will fall off and the wound will heal 1-2 weeks after the operation. Antibiotics need to be taken after treatment. Generally, patients can take antibiotics for three days. However, if the wound is large, the medication will need to be taken for a longer period of time. During the scar repair period, you need to pay attention to your diet, stay away from spicy foods and seafood products, and keep your diet mainly light. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, drink more water, and replenish vitamins and moisture in the body. Also avoid staying up late and get enough sleep. Do not touch the scar frequently with your hands, as bacteria on your hands can easily cause infection. During the scar repair period, we should not go to a sweat steamer or sauna, try to avoid going out, and avoid sun exposure.