How to Manage Scars After Eye and Nose Surgery

Hello.

This is Vibe Plastic Surgery.

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Since most eye and nose surgeries involve skin incisions,

scarring is an unavoidable fate.

We will inform you on how to manage scars

after eye and nose surgery to minimize them.

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Why do scars form after eye and nose surgery?

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It is a normal reaction that occurs

during the tissue healing process after an incision,

so you do not need to worry too much.

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How long do scars last after eye and nose surgery?

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In the case of eyes, although it varies from person to person,

it usually goes through a remodeling period of about 6 months.

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In the case of the nose, it also varies by individual,

but it typically starts to fade after 1 month

and becomes barely noticeable after 3 months.

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To minimize scarring,

proper care is essential during the early stages of recovery.

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How to Manage Scars After Eye and Nose Surgery

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✔ Prevent infection for the first week after surgery

Water must not touch the sutured area,

and you must strictly avoid drinking and smoking.

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✔ No public baths, saunas, or swimming for a while

If the skin is submerged in water for a long time,

the skin barrier weakens, increasing the risk of infection.

Additionally, in high-temperature and high-humidity environments,

the sutured incisions may open up,

so you should be careful for about 3-4 weeks.

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✔ Apply scar ointment

Ointment should be used after the stitches are removed,

and applied 2-3 times a day until the scar fades.

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✔ Minimize irritation to the surgical site

Unlike other areas of the skin, the surgical site

is in a weakened state,

so irritation must be minimized.

Furthermore, the remaining scars after surgery

are highly vulnerable to UV rays,

so you must apply sunscreen when going out.

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With proper scar management after eye and nose surgery,

we hope you minimize scarring and achieve

highly satisfactory results.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When do scars disappear after eye and nose surgery?

It varies depending on the area, but it usually takes about 3 months for the nose and 6 months for the eyes. For the nose, scars gradually fade after 1 month and are almost unnoticeable after 3 months, while the eyes undergo a scar remodeling period of about 6 months.

When can I wash my face or shower after surgery?

For one week after surgery, you must be careful not to let water touch the sutured area. To prevent infection, you should avoid washing the surgical site during this period, and you must absolutely refrain from drinking alcohol and smoking to ensure a safe recovery.

When should I start applying scar ointment?

Scar ointment must be used only after the stitches have been removed. Applying it consistently 2-3 times a day until the scar completely disappears after stitch removal will greatly help minimize scarring.

Can I go to a sauna or swimming pool after surgery?

No, you should avoid using public baths, saunas, and swimming pools for about 3-4 weeks after surgery. If the skin is submerged in water for a long time, its barrier weakens, increasing the risk of infection, and in hot and humid environments, the sutured area may open up.

Are there any precautions when going out after surgery?

You must apply sunscreen when going out. The remaining scars on the surgical site are very vulnerable to UV rays and the skin is in a weakened state, so UV protection is essential to minimize irritation.