What should I do if the scar from eye corner surgery turns white?

Jan 09, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

It's been three months since I had eye corner surgery, and recently I noticed the scar has turned white. Does this mean complications have developed? What should I do about the whitening scar after eye corner surgery?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Qiang
The whitening of scars from eye corner surgery can be improved through medication, natural healing, and other methods. After undergoing eye corner surgery, you can apply an ice pack to the local wound area for about 30 minutes, but avoid applying excessive pressure, as it may affect wound healing. For scars that heal slowly or are relatively large, scar removal ointments may be used under a doctor's guidance to repair the affected area and promote skin recovery.