What Are My Options To Correct An Uneven Top Lip Due To Scarring?

Can This Be Corrected I Have Small Round Bump of Scar Tissue and a Uneven Top Lip Line Due to 2 Scars

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by Kenny5959 in Bronx NY

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Lip scar revision

If your scar crosses the vermillion border between the white and pink areas than filler could exacerbate the deformity. In this case, you may require a step plasty to correct the scar and recreate a proper vermilion border. If the scarring has caused one part of the lip to be thicker or narrower than the other, filler could improve the appearance. My patients report that kenalog injection is painful so you should understand this and clarify whether it is has a reasonable likelihood of... more

Sculpting of an asymmetric upper lip due to scar can involve either filler injection or scar revision

Sculpting of an asymmetric upper lip due to scar can involve either filler injection or scar revision. The proper solution really depends upon the cause of the problem. Photos would be very helpful to differentiate the best approach. If there is a scar that's tethering or distorting the lip then scar revision will likely be very helpful. If the issue is a loss of volume due to scar contracture or missing tissue then fillers would be a reasonable option to provide symmetry. Thank... more

Juvederm and Restylane can be used to help uneven lips

Even when it is due to scarring. I have several patients that I treat who have scarring on the lip. The bump may need to be surgically removed, if it is also scar tissue. Best to you,

Lip injections of hyaluronic acid filler may help uneven lip due to scar

Injections of Restylane or Juvederm may even out both sides of the upper lip. The small scar can be addressed in two ways: 1. injection of Kenalog to shrink it or 2. a small excision to place it more along skin tension lines so that it's less visible. Lip enhancement with hyaluronic acid fillers lasts approximately one year. You can also consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon regarding a more permanent surgical solution. It would be easier to... more