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Dog Bite Lip Scar Treatment

asked 1 year ago by gumapas in FLorida
Latest answer by Joseph A. Eviatar, MD
Question viewed 1,034 times
Tags: lips, dog bite

I was bitten by a dog Feb 2010 I had 19 Stitches in my lip what treatments are available. The scar looks like a Cold Sore it is on the side of my lip and it's raised

5 answers to Dog Bite Lip Scar Treatment

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Scar treatment for lips can be done either surgically or with filler

Scar treatment for lips can be done either surgically or with filler. If the scar is indented, you can lift it with filler. If it’s an elevated scar, it usually needs surgery to cut it out or sometimes your doctor can laser it.
Joseph A. Eviatar, MD

Bronx Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Lip Scar Treatment after Dog Bite

Dog bites can cause terrible injuries or infections. The wound is cleansed and carefully closed with plastic surgery to restore facial function and appearance. Facial injuries should be evaluated by a plastic surgeon specialist soon after injury. Followup treatments include wound care, steroid injections, and medications to promote healing and minimize scarring. Lip enhancement with fat injections or grafting may help once adequate healing occured to augment depressed scars. Scar... more
Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Scar on lip

The best thing to do is have ti evaluated by a plastic surgeon or a dermatologist. They can often recommendations for treatment based upon how it is healing.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Lip scar

Scars on the lip can be unsightly.  Your scar  is 5 months old and I would advise to wait until at least 9 months before pursuing surgical revision.  In the meantime, scars can be improved with silicone sheeting or gel such as Mederma, avoidance of sun exposure, and sometimes steroid injection. 
Etai Funk, MD

Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Lipo scar

Without a picture it is very difficult to advise you. Consult a BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON and discuss your options
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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