Patient's question:
I just had my abdominal scar removal surgery two days ago (still not yet sutured). How can I effectively prevent new scars from forming? What should I pay attention to in order to achieve the best results from the scar removal surgery?Doctor's answer:
1 Pay attention to skin cleanliness. When the burn wound is just beginning to form a scar, there are still a small amount of secretions and drug crusts, making it easy for bacteria to rapidly adapt. Additionally, the epidermis is thin and delicate, with incomplete structure and function, making it prone to reinfection and breakdown. During this period, neutral cleaning agents can be used for cleaning, followed by treatments such as anti-scarring medications.2 Avoid excessive friction and overexertion. Due to the incomplete structure and function of scarred epidermis, it is more susceptible to damage. Many inappropriate treatments may exacerbate the injury.