What should I do about scar hypertrophy after epicanthoplasty?
Disease description:
After performing an epicanthoplasty on myself, I developed hypertrophic scarring during the recovery period. What should I do about scar hypertrophy following epicanthoplasty?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Qiang
Hypertrophic scarring after eye corner surgery can be treated with medications, warm compresses, and other methods. Under a doctor's guidance, silicone gel can be applied to the area of overgrowth at the eye corner, or turtle shell ointment may be used to accelerate wound healing. It is important not to use medications indiscriminately. Scar hypertrophy typically lasts 3 to 6 months, but in some cases may extend to 1–2 years, or even up to 3 years. Therefore, during the proliferative phase, measures should be taken to control the degree of scar formation and reduce its duration, helping the healed scar become flatter and less noticeable.
