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How Can I Lessen Scarring Inside the Lower Lip?
asked 1 year ago by Houdini in France
Latest answer by Jen Yuan Chow, MD
Question viewed 242 times
Tags: lips, smile, female, accident, options, restriction
I had a bike accident a month ago and broke my jaw in two places. Although the swelling has gone down considerably and I am now left with some residual swelling, the mobility of my lower lip has been completely restricted due to scarring along the bottom of my gum, affecting my smile and the general appearance of my face. I was wondering how long this will last, whether to expect any improvement and if there was anything that could be done about it? Thank you!
1 answer to How Can I Lessen Scarring Inside the Lower Lip?
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Scars in the lips can change over the first 6-12 months
I'm terribly sorry to hear about your accident and subsequent scars. Scar formation can certainly limit the motion of the lower lip. However, injury to the nerves or muscles of the lower lip can also occur after facial fractures, and you should be certain that neither of these has also occurred.
In some cases, the injection of steroid medications can lessen the overall amount of scar formation. Scars do change in the first 6 months and usually do not complete their change until...
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Jen Yuan Chow, MD
Pasadena Facial Plastic Surgeon
Pasadena Facial Plastic Surgeon