How to repair scars after thyroid surgery?

There are many types of thyroid diseases, and the areas where surgical scars are left are also different. Generally speaking, the scars left after thyroid surgery are quite unsightly. There are many ways to repair scars. In addition to medication, surgical treatment is also one. In addition to treatment, scar care is also very important.

1. Generally, scar removal through plastic surgery is considered after scar hyperplasia has stabilized six months after the operation. Generally speaking, scar repair after thyroid surgery is very effective. If it is a hypertrophic scar after gonadal surgery, it can be treated with medication and surgery. The drug can be injected into the scar or applied directly externally. Radiotherapy must be combined with surgical excision. The general principle is to use medication first, and if the medication is ineffective, surgical treatment is required.

2. If you have a scar-prone constitution, it is recommended to apply local pressure bandage for a period of time after surgery or injury, usually after the wound has healed. If the scar has been formed for several months but the surface is still red, swollen and itchy, the scar is still unstable and you can locally inject drugs that inhibit fibroblast proliferation. In fact, you can use scar patches after the stitches are removed and the wound heals, which can further reduce the growth of scars. It is recommended to use it after the blood scab falls off slightly.

3. There are many other treatments for scars after thyroid surgery, such as: implantable expanders, skin grafting, flap repair, scar excision, local reshaping, free flap transplantation, skin grinding, and local pressure therapy to prevent scars, etc. Because different types of scars are formed after thyroid surgery, it is recommended that patients receive targeted repair treatment.