What should I do if there is a scar after external眼袋 removal (lower blepharoplasty)?

Dec 23, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Introduction
Scar formation after external眼袋 removal (blepharoplasty) can generally be alleviated through medication, dietary adjustments, laser therapy, radiofrequency treatment, microneedling, and other methods. It is recommended to perform these procedures under the guidance of a qualified physician to ensure surgical safety and proper technique. Additionally, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and following a light diet while avoiding spicy, greasy, and irritating foods can help promote skin recovery.

Generally, external incision for under-eye bags refers to the surgical removal of excess fat tissue and part of the orbicularis oculi muscle from the lower eyelid to eliminate the bags. The usual reference price for this external incision method is 5,000–8,000 yuan per session, with visible improvement typically seen within 1–3 months. Scarring from the external incision method can generally be alleviated through medication, dietary adjustments, laser therapy, radiofrequency treatment, microneedling, and other approaches. It is recommended to perform these procedures under the guidance of a qualified physician to ensure safety and standardization. Detailed analysis is as follows:

1. Medication

Patients are advised to use medications such as vitamin E cream, human epidermal growth factor gel, and scar removal ointment under a physician's guidance. These treatments help promote tissue repair and reduce post-surgical scarring.

2. Dietary Adjustment

It is important to adjust the diet appropriately, consuming more collagen- and vitamin-rich foods such as tremella fungus, milk, fresh fruits, and vegetables, while reducing intake of spicy or greasy foods. This supports skin repair and helps fade scars.

3. Laser Therapy

Laser therapy uses laser energy to stimulate collagen regeneration, helping to reduce scar pigmentation and prominence while improving skin texture. The usual reference price for laser therapy is 2,000–8,000 yuan per session, with visible improvement typically occurring within 2–4 weeks. However, side effects such as skin sensitivity and pain may occur.

4. Radiofrequency Treatment

Radiofrequency treatment uses radiofrequency energy to cause immediate collagen contraction and stimulate new collagen formation and remodeling, thereby repairing scars and improving skin quality. The usual reference price for radiofrequency treatment is 2,000–5,000 yuan per session, with visible improvement generally seen within 1–3 days. Possible adverse effects include skin burns and pain.

5. Microneedling

Microneedling creates microchannels on the scar surface using tiny needles, stimulating skin repair while delivering nutrients to reduce scars and enhance skin tightness and smoothness. The usual reference price for microneedling is 1,500–4,000 yuan per session, with visible improvement typically occurring within 1–2 weeks. Potential side effects include skin infection and allergic reactions.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and eating a light diet while avoiding spicy, greasy, and irritating foods is beneficial for promoting skin recovery.