{"id":19672,"date":"2025-12-29T10:00:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T07:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/?p=19672"},"modified":"2025-12-29T12:38:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T09:38:52","slug":"eyelid-surgery-after-blepharoplasty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/goz-kapagi-ameliyati-blefaroplasti-sonrasi\/","title":{"rendered":"Are There Scars After Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)? The Healing Process of Scars and The Art of \u201cInvisible Scars\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"19672\" class=\"elementor elementor-19672\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de8a0e3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"de8a0e3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e17439f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e17439f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Are There Scars After Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)? The Healing Process of Scars and The Art of \u201cInvisible Scars\u201d<\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-27.webp\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Featured Headlines<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/goz-kapagi-ameliyati-blefaroplasti-sonrasi\/#Goz_Kapagi_Ameliyati_Blefaroplasti_Sonrasi_Iz_Kalir_mi_Izlerin_Iyilesme_Sureci_ve_%22Gorunmez_Iz%22_Sanati\" >Are There Scars After Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)? The Healing Process of Scars and The Art of \"Invisible Scars\"<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/goz-kapagi-ameliyati-blefaroplasti-sonrasi\/#Bolum_1_Biyolojik_Gercek_Iz_Neden_Olusur_ve_Goz_Kapagi_Neden_Sanslidir\" >Part 1: The Biological Truth: Why Scarring Occurs and Why the Eyelid is Lucky<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/goz-kapagi-ameliyati-blefaroplasti-sonrasi\/#Bolum_2_Izler_Nereye_Saklanir_Cerrahi_Kamuflaj_Teknikleri\" >Part 2: Where to Hide Scars? Surgical Camouflage Techniques<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/goz-kapagi-ameliyati-blefaroplasti-sonrasi\/#1_Ust_Goz_Kapagi_Ameliyati_%22Kivrimin_Icindeki_Sir%22\" >1. Upper Eyelid Surgery: \"The Secret Inside the Fold\"<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/goz-kapagi-ameliyati-blefaroplasti-sonrasi\/#2_Alt_Goz_Kapagi_Ameliyati_Iki_Farkli_Yol\" >2. Lower Eyelid Surgery: Two Different Ways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/goz-kapagi-ameliyati-blefaroplasti-sonrasi\/#Bolum_3_Izlerin_Iyilesme_Takvimi_Sizi_Neler_Bekliyor\" >Section 3: Scars Healing Schedule: What to Expect?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/goz-kapagi-ameliyati-blefaroplasti-sonrasi\/#Evre_1_Enflamasyon_Ilk_7-10_Gun\" >Stage 1: Inflammation (First 7-10 Days)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/goz-kapagi-ameliyati-blefaroplasti-sonrasi\/#Evre_2_Proliferasyon_2_Hafta_-_3_Ay\" >Stage 2: Proliferation (2nd week - 3rd month)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/goz-kapagi-ameliyati-blefaroplasti-sonrasi\/#Evre_3_Maturasyon_Olgunlasma_3_Ay_-_1_Yil\" >Phase 3: Maturation (3rd month - 1st year)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/goz-kapagi-ameliyati-blefaroplasti-sonrasi\/#Bolum_4_Iz_Kalitesini_Belirleyen_Faktorler_Neden_Bazi_Izler_Daha_Belirgindir\" >Section 4: Factors Determining Trace Quality: Why Are Some Traces More Distinctive?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/goz-kapagi-ameliyati-blefaroplasti-sonrasi\/#1_Genetik_Miras_ve_Cilt_Tipi\" >1. Genetic inheritance and skin type<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/goz-kapagi-ameliyati-blefaroplasti-sonrasi\/#2_Cerrahi_Teknik_ve_Hassasiyet\" >2. Surgical Technique and Precision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/goz-kapagi-ameliyati-blefaroplasti-sonrasi\/#3_Hasta_Faktorleri_Sigara_ve_Gunes\" >3. Patient Factors: Smoking and Sun<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/goz-kapagi-ameliyati-blefaroplasti-sonrasi\/#Bolum_5_Izleri_Minimuma_Indirmek_Icin_Ne_Yapmalisiniz_Skar_Yonetimi\" >Section 5: What to Do to Minimize Scars (Scar Management)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/goz-kapagi-ameliyati-blefaroplasti-sonrasi\/#1_Silikon_Jel_ve_Bantlar_Altin_Standart\" >1. Silicone Gel and Tapes (Gold Standard)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/goz-kapagi-ameliyati-blefaroplasti-sonrasi\/#2_Skar_Masaji\" >2. Scar Massage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/goz-kapagi-ameliyati-blefaroplasti-sonrasi\/#3_Gunes_Gozlugu_ve_SPF\" >3. Sunglasses and SPF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/goz-kapagi-ameliyati-blefaroplasti-sonrasi\/#4_Lazer_Tedavileri_Gerekirse\" >4. Laser Treatments (if necessary)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/goz-kapagi-ameliyati-blefaroplasti-sonrasi\/#Bolum_6_Medlook_Poliklinigi_Istanbul_Nisantasi_Farki\" >Section 7: Medlook Polyclinic Istanbul Ni\u015fanta\u015f\u0131 Difference<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/goz-kapagi-ameliyati-blefaroplasti-sonrasi\/#Sikca_Sorulan_Sorular_SSS\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/goz-kapagi-ameliyati-blefaroplasti-sonrasi\/#Izler_tamamen_ne_zaman_yok_olur\" >When will the scars disappear completely?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/goz-kapagi-ameliyati-blefaroplasti-sonrasi\/#Makyajla_ne_zaman_kapatabilirim\" >When can I cover it with makeup?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/goz-kapagi-ameliyati-blefaroplasti-sonrasi\/#Kesi_yerinde_kist_veya_beyaz_noktalar_Milia_olur_mu\" >Will there be cysts or white spots (Milia) at the incision site?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/goz-kapagi-ameliyati-blefaroplasti-sonrasi\/#Goz_kapagi_ameliyatindan_sonra_gozlerim_acik_kalir_mi\" >Will my eyes stay open after eyelid surgery?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/goz-kapagi-ameliyati-blefaroplasti-sonrasi\/#Korku_Degil_Bilgiyle_Hareket_Edin\" >Act on Knowledge, Not Fear<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The center of communication, emotion and aesthetics on the human face is unquestionably the eyes. However, time's battle with gravity, our genetic heritage and environmental factors often deal the first blow to this sensitive area. Excess skin that weighs down the upper eyelids, bags on the lower eyelids that give an expression of fatigue... The most effective way to get rid of these problems <a href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/aesthetic-surgery\/eyelid-aesthetics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\"><strong>Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)<\/strong><\/a> However, the biggest fear that haunts patients and even discourages them from surgery is this: <strong>\u201cWill I have a scar on my face, over my eyes, that I will carry for the rest of my life?\u201d<\/strong> When seeking an aesthetic improvement, the concern of being left with a noticeable scar is understandable.<\/p><p>The most honest answer to this question is this: <strong>\u201cWherever the scalpel touches, a scar remains, but the art of plastic surgery is to make this scar \u2018invisible\u2019.\u201d<\/strong> Eyelid skin is the thinnest and best blood supply skin in the body. This biological advantage, combined with the right surgical technique, makes eyelid surgery one of the least scarless healing procedures. <a href=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\"><strong>Medlook Polyclinic in Nisantasi, Istanbul<\/strong><\/a> In blepharoplasty operations that we perform with the principle of \u201cInvisible Surgery\u201d, we hide the scars in natural anatomical folds and ensure that our patients complete the healing process with minimal scarring. In this comprehensive guide, we will examine where surgical scars are hidden, the biological calendar of wound healing, what to do to fade scars and the factors that prevent the formation of \u201cbad scars\u201d in the light of scientific data, down to the finest detail.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bolum_1_Biyolojik_Gercek_Iz_Neden_Olusur_ve_Goz_Kapagi_Neden_Sanslidir\"><\/span>Part 1: The Biological Truth: Why Scarring Occurs and Why the Eyelid is Lucky<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>When a surgical incision is made, the body produces a \u201cpatch\u201d to cover the opening; this is called \u201cscar tissue\u201d. Unlike normal skin, this tissue has a more irregular arrangement of collagen fibers. However, the eyelids are much more favorable for wound healing than the rest of the body:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Skin Thinness:<\/strong> Eyelid skin is the thinnest skin in the body (about 0.5 mm). There is less tension on the thin skin, which allows the wound to heal as a thin line (hairline scar) without widening.<\/li><li><strong>High Vascularization (Blood supply):<\/strong> Blood circulation around the eyes is excellent. This means that plenty of oxygen and healing cells (fibroblasts, macrophages) are transported to the wound site. The result is fast and high-quality healing.<\/li><\/ol><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bolum_2_Izler_Nereye_Saklanir_Cerrahi_Kamuflaj_Teknikleri\"><\/span>Part 2: Where to Hide Scars? Surgical Camouflage Techniques<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>In a successful blepharoplasty, scars are not \u201cdestroyed\u201d, they are skillfully \u201chidden\u201d. In the techniques we apply at Medlook Polyclinic, the incision sites are planned as follows:<\/p><h3>1. Upper Eyelid Surgery: \u201cThe Secret Inside the Fold\u201d<\/h3><p>The incision in the upper eyelid is not made in a random place. The natural fold line of the eyelid <strong>\u201cSupratarsal Fold\u201d<\/strong> in the middle of the night.<\/p><ul><li><strong>With Eyes Open<\/strong> Since the eyelid is folded, the incision scar remains completely inside the fold and is never visible from the opposite side.<\/li><li><strong>With Eyes Closed<\/strong> When healing is complete (after 6-12 months), a faint, pale white, fine line remains, which is often mistaken for a natural skin wrinkle.<\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Alt_Goz_Kapagi_Ameliyati_Iki_Farkli_Yol\"><\/span>2. Lower Eyelid Surgery: Two Different Ways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>The location of the scar on the lower eyelid varies according to the patient's needs:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Transconjunctival Technique (Scarless Method):<\/strong> If the patient has only fat bags and no excess skin (usually younger patients), the incision is made on the inside of the eyelid (pink mucosa). There are no external incisions, stitches or scars.<\/li><li><strong>Subciliary Technique (Eyelash Bottom):<\/strong> If excess skin is to be removed, the incision is made 1-2 mm just below the lower eyelashes. This scar remains in the shadow of the eyelashes and disappears over time, blending in with the crow's feet lines.<\/li><\/ul><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2-27.webp\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bolum_3_Izlerin_Iyilesme_Takvimi_Sizi_Neler_Bekliyor\"><\/span>Section 3: Scars Healing Schedule: What to Expect?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Wound healing is a dynamic process, not a static one. The answer to the question \u201cWhen will my scar disappear?\u201d is hidden in biological stages.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evre_1_Enflamasyon_Ilk_7-10_Gun\"><\/span>Stage 1: Inflammation (First 7-10 Days)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Immediately after surgery, the incision site may be red, slightly swollen and crusted. The stitches are still in place during this period.<br \/>* <strong>Outlook<\/strong> A red\/pink line.<br \/>* <strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Stitches are usually removed on day 5-7. Early stitch removal is critical to avoid \u201ctrain tracks\u201d (stitch marks).<\/p><h3>Stage 2: Proliferation (2nd week - 3rd month)<\/h3><p>The body produces collagen intensively to repair the scar. This is the period when the scar is the most prominent, reddest and sometimes feels slightly hard to the touch (like a cord). Patients are often worried during this phase: \u201cIs my scar not healing?\u201d. However, this is the period when the healing is most active, in other words, when \u201cthe scar is working\u201d. Patience should be exercised.<\/p><h3>Phase 3: Maturation (3rd month - 1st year)<\/h3><p>Collagen fibers are regulated, vascularity is reduced. The red scar gradually begins to fade, turn pink and eventually turn to skin color or pearlescent white. This is the phase when the scar softens and integrates with the skin. At the end of the 1st year, the scar takes its final form.<\/p><p>For detailed scientific studies on wound healing and scar formation mechanisms in skin surgery <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4052324\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\"><strong>Article in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) database<\/strong><\/a> you can examine.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bolum_4_Iz_Kalitesini_Belirleyen_Faktorler_Neden_Bazi_Izler_Daha_Belirgindir\"><\/span>Section 4: Factors Determining Trace Quality: Why Are Some Traces More Distinctive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Even if the same surgeon operates on two different patients with the same technique, the scars may heal differently. The reasons for this are the following:<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Genetik_Miras_ve_Cilt_Tipi\"><\/span>1. Genetic inheritance and skin type<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ul><li><strong>Fitzpatrick Skin Type:<\/strong> Dark-skinned patients (Fitzpatrick IV-VI) are more prone to hyperpigmentation (darkening of the scar). In fair-skinned patients, scars fade more quickly but redness may last longer.<\/li><li><strong>Keloid Tendency:<\/strong> The formation of keloids (raised scars) on the eyelid is extremely rare. However, caution should be exercised in patients with a history of poor wound healing.<\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Cerrahi_Teknik_ve_Hassasiyet\"><\/span>2. Surgical Technique and Precision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Tissue-respecting surgery (atraumatic technique) determines the fate of the scar. Excessive use of cautery (burning device) burns the tissue and impairs healing. At Medlook Polyclinic, tissue damage is minimized by using micro-surgical instruments and very fine suture materials.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Hasta_Faktorleri_Sigara_ve_Gunes\"><\/span>3. Patient Factors: Smoking and Sun<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ul><li><strong>Cigarette:<\/strong> Nicotine narrows the blood vessels (vasoconstriction) and prevents oxygen from reaching the wound site. Wound healing is delayed and scars may remain more prominent in patients who smoke.<\/li><li><strong>Solar (UV) Rays:<\/strong> A fresh scar (while still red) will darken (pigment) permanently if exposed to the sun. Sun protection is essential for the first 6 months.<\/li><\/ul><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bolum_5_Izleri_Minimuma_Indirmek_Icin_Ne_Yapmalisiniz_Skar_Yonetimi\"><\/span>Section 5: What to Do to Minimize Scars (Scar Management)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>After the surgery, your surgeon's task ends and your task begins. You can follow this protocol to fade your scars:<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Silikon_Jel_ve_Bantlar_Altin_Standart\"><\/span>1. Silicone Gel and Tapes (Gold Standard)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>After the stitches have been removed and the scabs have fallen off (around week 2-3), starting to use silicone-containing scar gels keeps the scar moist and prevents it from swelling (hypertrophy). It is the most effective topical treatment scientifically proven.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Skar_Masaji\"><\/span>2. Scar Massage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>After week 3, gently massaging the scar in a circular motion softens the underlying hardness (fibrosis) and speeds up lymphatic drainage. This allows the scar to heal flatter and softer.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Gunes_Gozlugu_ve_SPF\"><\/span>3. Sunglasses and SPF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>\u0130yile\u015fme s\u00fcrecinin ilk y\u0131l\u0131nda, d\u0131\u015far\u0131 \u00e7\u0131karken geni\u015f \u00e7er\u00e7eveli g\u00fcne\u015f g\u00f6zl\u00fc\u011f\u00fc takmak ve izin \u00fczerine (g\u00f6ze ka\u00e7\u0131rmadan) stik formunda g\u00fcne\u015f koruyucu s\u00fcrmek, izin kararmas\u0131n\u0131 %100 \u00f6nler.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Lazer_Tedavileri_Gerekirse\"><\/span>4. Laser Treatments (if necessary)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>If the scar is still redder or more prominent than expected at the end of the 6th month, the scar color can be lightened and the texture smoothed with Fractional Laser or IPL treatments. However, this is rarely needed in eyelid surgeries.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bolum_6_Medlook_Poliklinigi_Istanbul_Nisantasi_Farki\"><\/span>Section 7: Medlook Polyclinic Istanbul Ni\u015fanta\u015f\u0131 Difference<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Eyelid aesthetics is a millimetric engineering. <strong>Istanbul Nisantasi<\/strong>\u2018located in the center of <strong>Medlook Polyclinic<\/strong> as:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Aesthetic Stitching<\/strong> We stitch under a microscope or with magnifying glasses (loops). The threads we use are thinner than a hair.<\/li><li><strong>Personalized Planning:<\/strong> We provide a natural camouflage by planning the incision line according to the patient's existing wrinkles.<\/li><li><strong>Recovery Tracker:<\/strong> We monitor postoperative scarring and manage the process with free laser or injection interventions when necessary.<\/li><\/ul><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/medlook.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-23.webp\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sikca_Sorulan_Sorular_SSS\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Izler_tamamen_ne_zaman_yok_olur\"><\/span>When will the scars disappear completely?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Medically, no scar will completely \u201cdisappear\u201d. However, eyelid scars become \u201cinvisible\u201d after 1 year. In other words, it turns into a thin white line that can only be seen when viewed very closely and carefully, without makeup.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Makyajla_ne_zaman_kapatabilirim\"><\/span>When can I cover it with makeup?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>You can apply concealer or foundation 2-3 days after the stitches are removed (on average day 10), when the incision line is completely closed. This speeds up the return to social life.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kesi_yerinde_kist_veya_beyaz_noktalar_Milia_olur_mu\"><\/span>Will there be cysts or white spots (Milia) at the incision site?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Sometimes tiny white fat cysts called \u201cmilia\u201d can form on the suture line. These are harmless and can be removed within seconds in an outpatient clinic.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Goz_kapagi_ameliyatindan_sonra_gozlerim_acik_kalir_mi\"><\/span>Will my eyes stay open after eyelid surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>This is a complication called \u201clagophthalmos\u201d and is caused by excessive skin removal. This risk does not exist in an operation planned by an experienced surgeon with accurate measurements. In the first weeks, a slight gap may remain due to edema, this is temporary.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Korku_Degil_Bilgiyle_Hareket_Edin\"><\/span>Act on Knowledge, Not Fear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>The scar that will remain after eyelid surgery is a negligible detail compared to the young, vigorous and bright looks you will gain. In the right hands, in a surgery performed with the right technique, these scars become so faint that no one (sometimes even you) can notice them. To leave your tired looks behind and make peace with mirrors <strong>Medlook Polyclinic with its expert Plastic Surgeon staff in Ni\u015fanta\u015f\u0131, Istanbul<\/strong> Get acquainted. Get in touch now to learn about your personalized recovery plan and expected results. Start the change with a free initial consultation appointment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>G\u00f6z Kapa\u011f\u0131 Ameliyat\u0131 (Blefaroplasti) Sonras\u0131 \u0130z Kal\u0131r m\u0131? \u0130zlerin \u0130yile\u015fme S\u00fcreci ve &#8220;G\u00f6r\u00fcnmez \u0130z&#8221; Sanat\u0131 \u0130nsan y\u00fcz\u00fcnde ileti\u015fimin, duygunun ve esteti\u011fin merkezi tart\u0131\u015fmas\u0131z g\u00f6zlerdir. 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