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How long does it take for the scar to disappear?
Opening the corner of the eye is a common micro-plastic surgery, which is mainly adjusted by cutting the corner of the eye to make the eye socket look bigger and the small eyes bigger. However, opening the corner of the eye is a knife on the face after all, and what female friends are most worried about is scar. So how long will the scar after opening the corner of your eye disappear? Let's take a look.

1, general body scar disappearance time

There will be a little red scar in a short time after opening the corner of the eye, which will be more obvious within 30 days. It is normal after opening the corner of the eye. Generally, the scar is not too obvious in three months, and it is almost invisible in about six months.

2, scar constitution scar disappearance time

In the process of wound healing, the scar on the surface of people with scar constitution is increasing, which not only affects the appearance, but also causes local pain. Therefore, it takes a longer time for people with scar constitution to disappear after opening the corner of their eyes than people with general constitution, which takes about a year or even longer, so it is not recommended for people with scar constitution to open the corner of their eyes.

3, the influence of nursing methods

Proper care after canthus surgery is also closely related to scar recovery time. Postoperative care must be in accordance with the doctor's advice, the wound should not be wet, and anti-inflammatory drugs should be taken within one week. Eating spicy food, overusing eyes and other behaviors that do not pay attention to postoperative care will prolong the time of scar disappearance.

4. How to shorten the time of scar disappearance?

1. Clean the corners of eyes according to the doctor's instructions after operation, and rinse with normal saline.

2. Avoid rubbing your eyes hard one week after operation to avoid scar infection.

3. Reduce or avoid eating spicy food during the recovery period.

4, postoperative bleeding or severe hematoma should go to the hospital in time.

You can't watch TV and newspapers for two weeks after the operation. Cushion the pillow at rest to avoid eye fatigue or head position too low to aggravate the swelling of the wound.

5. Matters needing attention after canthotomy

1, and try to avoid water accumulation in the surgical site within 7 days after operation;

2, ensure the surgical site clean, prevent infection. If there is blood scab or secretion on the wound, it can be wiped with sterile physiological saline.

3. After operation, local wounds can be bandaged with pressure or cold compress with ice packs, but the pressure should not be too high, so as not to damage eyes. Once there is bleeding and severe hematoma after operation, you should go to the hospital for follow-up in time;

There will be some pain in the wound on the day of operation, but it will gradually decrease with the passage of time. Patients should not rush to take painkillers, because aspirin drugs will aggravate wound bleeding;

There should be a quiet and comfortable environment to recuperate after operation. Don't watch TV or newspaper within 2 weeks after operation, and stay in bed in the first-class semi-lying position (raising the pillow) to avoid eye fatigue or lowering the head to aggravate the swelling of the wound;

6. Avoid eating irritating foods such as peppers;

7, strictly abide by the doctor's advice and follow-up.