How to Get Rid of Scars After Cleft Lip Surgery

Scars after cleft lip surgery can be minimized by applying scar removal creams, second stage surgical repair or laser treatment. 1. Scar removing creams: Currently, common scar removing creams such as Mucopolysaccharide Polysulfate Cream, Sodium Heparin Allantoin Gel, Ascorbic Acid Cream Ointment, Silicone Gel, Retinoic Acid Cream, Hydroquinone Cream, etc., which can achieve the effect of softening and repairing the scars, inhibiting the scar hyperplasia, and promoting the fading of the black pigment, etc.. 2. Second stage repair surgery: It is a kind of plastic repair surgery, which can effectively remove scars by entering through the original scar margin, removing the prominent and obviously pigmented scar tissues, and separating and loosening the skin and subcutaneous to reduce the tension on both sides. However, new scars may appear after the surgery due to the individual’s physical condition. 3. Laser treatment: Intense pulsed light or fractional laser can be used to lighten old scars. The laser machine can make the skin to renew collagen through specific wavelengths to achieve the effect of removing the scar, usually need to continue to treat the course of treatment to have obvious results. All of the above treatments are recommended to visit a regular medical institution.