Does thyroid surgery leave a scar?
Traditional thyroidectomies and parathyroidectomies leave a visible scar in the middle of the neck. But, advancements in endocrine surgery at Johns Hopkins allow our surgeons to provide a scarless alternative to this procedure.
How long does it take for a thyroid surgery scar to heal?
You may feel a firm ridge directly over the incision. This is normal and will soften and go away when healing is complete usually in 3-6 months. All incisions are sensitive to sunlight. The ultraviolet light of the sun and tanning booths will darken the scar area in the first year.
How can I cover up a scar on my neck?
If you wish to conceal your scar, applying silicone gel sheeting in natural skin color will completely cover the scar site while allowing it to blend in with the surrounding tissue.
How big is a thyroid removal scar?
The classical Kocher incision for thyroid surgery, which is approximately 10 cm long, has been the gold standard for more than a century.
How do you fade surgical scars?
How to Make Scars Less Visible
- Medicated Creams or Gels. 1/12. Over-the-counter skin medications such as creams or gels can help.
- Silicone Gel. 2/12.
- Zinc Supplements. 3/12.
- Scar Massage. 4/12.
- Injections. 5/12.
- Chemical Peel or Dermabrasion. 6/12.
- Laser Therapy. 7/12.
- Microneedling. 8/12.
How can I cover up surgery scars?
Use makeup You can use special makeup called camouflage makeup to cover your scar. Camouflage makeup helps your scar match your natural skin color. Some brands of camouflage makeup include Dermablend® and SmartCover®. You can also try putting green-tinted makeup over a red scar to help it blend in with your skin color.
Can surgery scars be removed?
Treatments include surgery to remove the scar, steroid injections, or silicone sheets to flatten the scar. Smaller keloids can be treated using cryotherapy (freezing therapy using liquid nitrogen). You can also prevent keloid formation by using pressure treatment or gel pads with silicone when you are injured.
Do surgery scars go away?
Complete scar removal is not possible, but most scars will gradually fade over time. A number of treatments are available that may improve a scar’s appearance and help make it less visible. If scarring is unsightly, uncomfortable or restrictive, treatment options may include: topical silicone gel or silicone gel sheets.
How can I get rid of surgery scars naturally?
Baking soda
- Mix distilled water — a little at time — into 2 tablespoons of baking soda until it forms a paste.
- Wet your scar with distilled water and then apply the paste to the wet scar.
- Hold the paste in place with a warm compress for 15 minutes.
- Rinse the area and repeat daily.