Will there be hyperplasia when opening the corners of the eyes?

Eyes are the windows to a person's soul. Everyone wants to have big eyes. Big eyes not only look beautiful, but also make people look particularly energetic. However, some people have small eyes and canthal folds in their eyes. In order to improve this situation, some people choose to open their eyes to alleviate this situation, but they are afraid that opening the eyes will cause hyperplasia. Will opening the eyes cause hyperplasia?

Will there be hyperplasia when opening the corners of the eyes?

In fact, scar hyperplasia after canthoplasty is a process that most people have to go through, but not everyone will experience it. Scar hyperplasia usually causes temporary redness and hardness of the wound, darkening of color, etc. This is normal and will usually disappear on its own one month after the operation.

Since the hyperplasia of canthoplasty scars is an objective reality, in order to achieve better shaping effects, you must find an experienced professional doctor to perform the canthoplasty in order to achieve a more ideal shaping effect and reduce the occurrence of scar hyperplasia.

What is eye canthus hyperplasia?

Canthoplasty, also known as internal and external canthoplasty, is a procedure that uses surgery to correct and enlarge the inner and outer canthi of the eye, remove the epicanthus, and lengthen the horizontal length of the palpebral fissure to achieve the effect of enlarging the eyes. Any surgery will inevitably go through a process of scar formation, proliferation and regression, and different patients will show different results. However, eye surgery generally does not leave scars. Scar hyperplasia after canthoplasty is a normal tissue reaction. It can be avoided through meticulous operation during surgery, reducing the incision, and combining it with anti-scar treatment after surgery. However, patients with scar-prone constitution are prone to hyperplasia at the inner canthus.

Why do scars appear after eye opening?

Canthoplasty surgery may seem simple, but the choice of surgical method, the doctor's suturing technique, and the patient's physical condition will all affect whether hyperplasia will form after the surgery. This hyperplasia phenomenon is actually a hypertrophic scar.

This situation does not occur when the stitches are removed during surgery. It usually appears slowly within a few months after the stitches are removed. During this period, the surface becomes flushed, and itching and pain are the main symptoms.

Will the scars from eye surgery gradually disappear?

In a follow-up survey of patients, most patients said that the one month after the epicanthoplasty was a painful period, with the inner canthus scar having a noticeable bulge and feeling hard when touched. However, the scars will gradually fade and soften about three to six months after the operation. Although there is still a slight difference in color from normal tissue, the marks can be well hidden by applying foundation. Of course, there are also other cases where the degree of hyperplasia becomes increasingly significant as the symptoms progress.

Care after canthoplasty surgery

Major surgery for eye rupture causes minimal trauma, does not require bandaging after surgery, and has no effect on vision. The stitches can be removed 5 days after the operation, or absorbable sutures can be used to avoid stitch removal. Although it is a minor operation, postoperative care cannot be ignored. In the short term after surgery, you should avoid excessive use of your eyes and prevent eye inflammation, as this may cause adhesion at the new wound site and affect the effectiveness of the surgery.

How long does it take to recover after canthoplasty surgery?

The care after the epicanthoplasty surgery determines how long it takes to recover: during the epicanthoplasty recovery period, you need to rest for about a week and use saline solution for local cleaning as instructed by the doctor. Avoid rubbing the eye area vigorously. The stitches should be removed about 5 days after the epicanthoplasty surgery. Spicy food should be avoided or reduced during the postoperative recovery period. The recovery period for inner canthus opening is about 7-10 days for complete swelling to subside, one month for basic restoration to natural state, and 3-6 months for complete recovery. For very few people, the recovery time may be longer, up to one year.

Special care after canthoplasty

① There will be some pain in the wound on the day of surgery, but it will gradually subside over time. Patients should not rush to take painkillers, as aspirin can aggravate wound bleeding. At the same time, they should eat more fruits and fresh vegetables and avoid eating irritating foods such as peppers.

② After the operation, you can apply pressure bandage or ice pack to the local wound, but the pressure should not be too high to avoid damaging the eyes;

③ After the epicanthoplasty surgery, patients should rest in a quiet and comfortable environment. Do not watch TV or read newspapers within one week after surgery. When resting in bed, it is best to lie in a semi-recumbent position with a high pillow to prevent excessive eye fatigue or a low head position that may aggravate wound swelling.

④ Try to avoid getting the surgical site wet within 7 days after surgery to keep the surgical site clean and prevent infection. If there is blood scab or secretion on the wound, wipe it with sterile saline;

⑤ If some bleeding or severe hematoma occurs after the operation, you must go to the hospital for a follow-up visit in time.