1, will scar hyperplasia appear after opening the corner of the eye?
Scar hyperplasia after canthotomy is a process that most people need to go through. During this period, the wound appears temporary redness, hardening, skin color deepening, scar hyperplasia and so on. It will appear, which is normal. It will subside after one month, but it will need surgery after more than three months.
2. Causes of scar hyperplasia
1, canthus incision wound infection, increased inflammatory cells, more prone to scar hyperplasia.
2. Poor suture skills of doctors are more likely to cause scar hyperplasia. The more accurate the skin edge, the less obvious the scar.
3. Inferior sewing materials will increase the probability of scar hyperplasia, and thin and soft sewing needle and thread can improve sewing quality and reduce the occurrence of scar hyperplasia.
4. The greater the tension of canthus surgery incision, the more obvious scar hyperplasia, and the smaller the tension, the lighter the scar hyperplasia.
5. The tissue of adolescent skin grows vigorously. After canthotomy, the stronger the cotton coat on the wound body, the greater the skin tension, which leads to scar hyperplasia.
6. People with darker skin will contain more pigment cells, which is easy to cause scar hyperplasia. The incidence of scar hyperplasia in blacks is twice as high as that in whites.
3. How to prevent scar hyperplasia
1. Choose a professional hospital for canthotomy to avoid scar hyperplasia caused by surgical materials or doctors' operation level.
2. Avoid cutting canthus in adolescence to prevent scar hyperplasia.
3. Avoid eating irritating food after operation to prevent wound infection during canthotomy.
4. What about scar hyperplasia?
1. Use zengsheng ointment to inhibit scars, such as vitamin E, hydroquinone cream, and Murray Scar Removing Ointment.
Usage: Apply Zhiba Zengsheng Ointment to canthus incision wound.
2. Scar hyperplasia has not improved after three months, and it must be solved by repair surgery. Such as scar plastic surgery, laser scar plastic surgery and skin grafting.
(1) Matters needing attention after canthotomy
① Ice compress within 72 hours after operation to prevent postoperative bleeding and obvious swelling, and hot compress after 72 hours to promote blood circulation and reduce swelling; If there is bleeding and severe hematoma after operation, you should go to the hospital for follow-up in time;
(2) Try to avoid water accumulation in the surgical site within 7 days after operation;
③ Ensure that the surgical site is clean to prevent infection. If there is blood scab or secretion on the wound, it can be wiped with sterile physiological saline.
④ Don't watch TV, newspapers, etc. Within 2 weeks after operation, it is best to lie in a semi-lying position when lying in bed to avoid excessive eyelid fatigue or low head position, which will aggravate the swelling of the wound;
⑤ Avoid irritating foods such as peppers.