How long does it take for the inner canthus hyperplasia to disappear?

Hyperplasia of the inner canthus can cause scars in patients and affect the aesthetics of the eyes, so it is recommended that everyone learn about methods to eliminate hyperplasia of the inner canthus. The symptom of inner canthus hyperplasia will generally disappear in one or two weeks with proper care. You can learn about the treatment methods of this symptom, especially paying attention to the degeneration of the keratin of the inner canthus tissue.

Opening the eyes will cause scars

The skin at the corner of the eye is very thin, and the incision scar after the epicanthoplasty is objectively present, and it cannot be completely hidden in the double eyelid fold like a double eyelid surgery. According to the basic principles of plastic surgery, part of the incision during the epicanthoplasty operation can be hidden behind the double eyelid line and the eyelid edge, but part of the incision is exposed at the inner canthus. This mark can be seen within one to two months after the operation. However, the scar after epicanthoplasty will become less and less obvious. What we need to do is to acknowledge it objectively and have enough patience to wait for its complete recovery.

What does eye canthus hyperplasia mean? What should I do if my eye canthus hyperplasia occurs?

What does inner canthus hyperplasia mean?

Hyperplasia of the inner canthus refers to hyperplastic scars, which usually occur within a few months after the removal of stitches during surgery. During this period, the surface of the scar becomes flushed, and itching and pain are the main symptoms.

How to deal with eye hyperplasia

One month after surgery: Scar hyperplasia period. During this period, due to the formation of scar tissue, the incision will become red and hard, and the skin color will darken. These are normal phenomena. You can use ointment that inhibits scar hyperplasia and apply hot compresses 3 times a day.

3 months after surgery: The color of the incision will basically be close to the color of the skin.

6 months after surgery: The scar is in a stable period. The local tissue is relatively softened and repair work can now be performed, but it also depends on the specific condition of the eye.

Will the eye hyperplasia disappear on its own?

For some patients, after several months or 1-2 years, the congestion will be reduced and the scar color will change from dark red to brown and lighter, approaching the color of the surrounding skin. The scar gradually becomes soft and flat, and the itching and pain are reduced and eventually disappear. In a few cases, the patch can eventually be completely flat. Of course, there are also other cases where the degree of scar hyperplasia becomes increasingly significant as the symptoms progress.