How to Manage Scars After Double Eyelid Surgery to Prevent Scarring!

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Today, regarding scar management after double eyelid surgery,

I would like to provide an explanation.

Q: Why do scars form on the skin?

When a wound occurs on the skin, the body temporarily undergoes a process

where it becomes hard and firmly fixed.

Then, as time passes, you can think of it as a process

where it softens and gradually changes to closely resemble normal tissue.

Most cases recover up to 90%,

and it takes about 6 months to 1 year for the scar to fully mature and heal.

Q: Then, is it inevitable to have a scar after double eyelid surgery?

Incisional surgery inevitably leaves a scar,

and depending on skin thickness, fat amount, eye-opening strength, and surgical method,

the degree of visibility varies.

In the early stages after surgery, it may feel hard,

but it will gradually soften over time.

Non-incisional surgery only creates small punctures (about 1-2mm),

so it is barely noticeable even in bright lighting.

Q: How much scarring will remain with the incisional method?

If the skin is thick and there is a lot of fat, an incision is naturally required.

However, because this surgery creates a tighter hold on the skin,

the scar may be more noticeable initially,

but for a typical double eyelid, the scar will fade away after 6 months.

Q: How to manage scars after double eyelid surgery

1. Maintain Cleanliness

A day or two after stitch removal,

it is recommended to wash your face cleanly.

If you avoid washing your face to protect the surgical site,

debris can accumulate and actually hinder scar recovery.

Also, if debris remains on the double eyelid line after about a month,

the scar may become bumpy and raised.

2. Ointment and Silicone Sheets

Silicone sheets or silicone gel

are difficult to apply directly around the eyes, so caution is needed.

3. Scar Injections

If the scar is severely raised during the first 1 to 2 months,

getting an injection 1 to 2 times at one-month intervals can be helpful.

If you receive them too frequently, the double eyelid line may loosen,

so they must be used cautiously.

They have little to no effect if more than 6 months have passed since the surgery,

and are only effective to a limited extent when there is a protruding scar.

4. When the scar is highly visible

If the surgical line is fixed too strongly compared to the skin condition,

or if you have a depressed scar,

revision surgery is necessary to lower the line or adjust the fixation to minimize the scar.

Early scarring is a natural part of the recovery process,

so there is no need to worry excessively.

If you keep it clean and receive proper care at the clinic when necessary,

the recovery speed and results will improve,

so if you find scar management difficult, please make sure to receive professional care at the clinic!

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Frequently Asked Questions

When do scars completely disappear after double eyelid surgery?

It takes approximately 6 months to 1 year. In the early stages after surgery, the scar area may feel hard, but over time, it gradually softens, becomes closer to normal tissue, and becomes less noticeable.

Does incisional surgery always leave a scar?

Yes, incisional surgery inherently results in scars. The degree of visibility varies depending on skin thickness, fat amount, and surgical method, but for typical double eyelid surgery, scars become almost unnoticeable and natural after 6 months.

When and how should I wash my face after surgery?

It is best to wash your face thoroughly one or two days after the stitches are removed. If you avoid washing your face to protect the surgical site, foreign substances can accumulate, hindering recovery and potentially causing uneven scars, so maintaining cleanliness is essential.

When is it most effective to get scar revision injections?

It is best to get them when the scar is severely raised in the initial 1-2 months after surgery. Getting 1-2 injections at one-month intervals can help, but after 6 months, the effect is minimal, and too frequent injections can cause the eyelid line to loosen.

What should be done about sunken or overly fixed scars?

They can be improved through revision surgery. If the surgical line is excessively fixed or a sunken scar remains compared to the skin condition, revision surgery to lower the line or adjust the fixation strength is necessary to minimize the scar.