Many people choose to open the canthus of the eye because it can make the eyes look better, but if it leaves scars, the effect will be counterproductive. So, will opening the canthus of the eye leave scars? What should I do if there is hyperplasia in the canthus of my eye?

Will opening the canthus of the eyes leave scars?

Scars are traces left by the body’s self-repair after skin damage. Any surgical incision, as long as the skin is fully incised and reaches the dermis layer, will leave scars, and the growth of scars is a normal physiological process of incision healing.

Will canthoplasty surgery leave scars? According to the basic principles of plastic surgery, part of the incisions in canthoplasty surgery can be hidden at the double eyelid line and eyelid edge, but part of the incisions are exposed at the inner canthus. This mark will be visible within one to two months after the surgery. Arrived.

However, the scars after canthoplasty will become less and less obvious. All we need to do is to objectively acknowledge it and be patient enough to wait for its complete recovery.

The doctor told us that when receiving follow-up visits from patients, most patients said that about one month after canthoplasty surgery is the time when you suffer the most, and the scars in the inner canthus will be obviously raised. , it feels hard when touched and may feel itchy.

However, the scars will gradually fade and soften about three to six months after the operation. Although the color is still slightly different from the normal tissue, the marks can be well hidden by applying liquid foundation. up, so there is no need to worry about scars.

What to do if hyperplasia occurs in the canthus of the eye

If the patient develops hyperplasia after undergoing canthoplasty surgery, he should pay attention to applying local hot compress. If suppuration occurs, he should treat it as soon as possible. When cleaning sores, those with inflammation need anti-inflammatory treatment. Be careful not to clean the patient's wounds by yourself. At the same time, you should also prevent serious complications. Try to avoid getting water in the surgical department within 7 days; keep the surgical site clean to prevent infection. If there is blood scab or secretion on the wound, you can wipe it with sterile saline; you can apply pressure bandage to the local wound or use an ice pack to apply cold compress, but the pressure should not be too high to avoid damaging the eyes. Do not watch TV or newspapers within 2 weeks after the operation. It is best to stay in a semi-recumbent position (raise the pillow) when resting in bed to avoid excessive eye fatigue or excessive head position, which may aggravate wound swelling.