Does temporomandibular joint surgery leave scars?

Temporomandibular joint surgery will result in scars. The size of the scars depends on subsequent skin care and physical condition. If the area is relatively large and affects the local appearance, it can be treated with medication, diet, and laser surgery.

1. Medication: The wound is healing after temporomandibular joint surgery. You can apply vitamin E ointment topically as prescribed by the doctor. Topical application can effectively promote rapid wound healing and effectively reduce scars.

2. Diet: If scars appear locally, you should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins during the recovery period. This can help fade skin scars and promote rapid wound healing.

3. Laser surgery: After temporomandibular joint surgery, if the scar is relatively large, you can go to the plastic surgery department of the hospital and use the strong pulsed light and photothermal effect of the laser to irradiate the scar area, which can effectively break the tissue muscle in the scar area into tiny particles. It can also promote the rapid production of collagen cells and restore the scarred skin to normal. Laser surgery is a better method for treating scars. It will not harm the skin and is less irritating to the skin. After the operation, you must also take sun protection measures to avoid direct exposure to ultraviolet rays, which may cause pigmentation on the skin. When going out, you should use a parasol or a sun hat to reduce direct exposure to ultraviolet rays on the skin.