Postoperative scars

Generally, there will be some scars left after surgery, especially in the case of caesarean section, there will be obvious scars left. Some people have scars left due to external injuries. Although the existence of these scars does not cause much harm to our physical health, it will affect the beauty, especially some obvious scars. Everyone should learn more about some methods to remove scars after surgery.

It is difficult to avoid scars after surgery. Some scars are not very obvious and are located in hidden parts of the body. However, if there are scars in easily exposed places, it will have an impact. There are some ways to reduce scars after surgery. You may wish to learn more about it.

Lighten post-surgical scars

Ginger rubbing method

Slice ginger and gently rub the scar to inhibit the further growth of granulation tissue.

Vitamin E application method

Vitamin E can penetrate into the skin and play its role of moisturizing. At the same time, vitamin E can also maintain skin elasticity. But you may not be familiar with the effect of vitamin E in removing scars. Poke a vitamin E capsule with a needle, take the liquid inside and apply it on the scar and gently massage for 5-10 minutes, twice a day. If you persist, you will get better results.

Vitamin C application method

Vitamin C has a whitening effect. Apply vitamin C to darker scars to whiten them and make them consistent with the surrounding healthy skin tone.

How to solve the problem of itching after surgery

1. Avoid local irritation and keep the local area clean and hygienic. Wipe off sweat in time. Do not scratch with your hands, rub postoperative scars with clothes, or use hot water to relieve itching, so as not to aggravate local irritation, promote inflammatory reaction of connective tissue, and cause further itching.

2. Avoid sunlight. The injured skin should be protected and avoided from sunlight as much as possible. For example, cover with gauze, wear a hat when going out, wear long clothes and long pants, etc. This can also prevent the postoperative scars from forming pigmentation due to the stimulation of ultraviolet rays in the sun.

3. Do not use cosmetics because all kinds of cosmetics contain flavors, pigments, preservatives, etc., which also contain heavy metals such as lead, mercury, iron and formaldehyde. These substances irritate the skin and increase the itching sensation of postoperative scars.

4. Do not remove the scab too early. If you remove the scab too early and forcefully, it will take away the epidermal cells that are still in the repair stage, and even tear off the dermal tissue, and stimulate the wound to produce an inflammatory reaction, which will reduce the sulfur group that inhibits melanin, causing itching and pigmentation spots.

5. Improve dietary nutrition. Eating fresh vegetables, fruits, eggs, lean meat, pork skin and other foods rich in vitamins C, E and essential amino acids for the human body can promote blood circulation, improve the metabolic function of epidermal cells and reduce the degree of itching. Drinking alcohol and eating irritating foods such as peppers, onions and garlic will aggravate the itching.

Scars left after surgery require a lot of attention in daily life, especially scars that may be itchy and unbearable, which will cause constant scratching, but this may lead to infection. You must take good care of them and pay attention to the hygiene of the scars, especially in your daily diet, and eat more vegetables and fruits.