Post-Surgery Scar Care Is Important.
Even after a successful plastic surgery procedure, some marks may remain around the incision areas. How noticeable these scars become largely depends on proper post-operative care during the recovery period. Post-surgical scars can become barely visible or more pronounced depending on how well the aftercare is managed. If the surgery involves a wide incision area or highly visible parts of the face, patients are usually prescribed a scar care cream or ointment. After a facelift or rhinoplasty, it is generally recommended to apply scar treatment products for about 6 months after stitch removal. For surgeries around the eyes, the use of ointments may be limited because the product can get into the eyes. Therefore, whether scar ointment should be used is determined individually. It is also important to avoid tension or pulling on the incision line even after the stitches are removed. For a certain period, it is recommended to use waterproof tape while washing your face or hair to ...