Thyroid Surgery Scar Care: Healing Timeline & Tips for Minimal Scarring
- Keep incision clean, dry; follow surgeon’s dressing protocol.
- Avoid strenuous activity 2–3 weeks.
- Wear loose collars to prevent irritation.
- Cold compresses (first 48h) reduce edema.
- OTC analgesics as directed.
- Silicone gel/sheets after epithelialization (2–3 weeks) improve scar appearance.
- Sun protection (SPF 30+) for 1 year prevents hyperpigmentation.
Scars mature over 6–12 months; most become fine lines.
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