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What Can I Do to Get Rid of Scars from Permanent Lip Augmentation?

asked 3 years ago by marciajones in melbourne, florida usa
Latest answer by Daniel Shapiro, MD
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Tags: facial plastic surgery, plastic surgery, scar

I have a scars around the border of my lips from a permanent lip aug. and my scars feel tight and firm. The scars act as a constant irritant to my lips. I know for a fact that I do not have hypertropic or keloid scarring. Could cortisone injections work and if used in very low doses, would it avoid atrophy???? Also, are there any lasers that would help my problem that I could try for tight, firm scars???? Can atrophy occur even very little is used into the lips???

4 answers to What Can I Do to Get Rid of Scars from Permanent Lip Augmentation?

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Making Better Lip Augmentation Scars

The problems that you describe from your lip augmentation procedure are occasionally a problem, and can be made better in a step-wise fashion.  First, I would see an experienced board certified plastic surgeon who performs lip augmentation their practice.  An initial treatment would be successive injections of steroid into the scarred areas separated by a month or two.  A dilute solution should minimize the problems of tissue thinning, but this is always a risk.... more
Daniel Shapiro, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
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Fixing Scars From Permanent Lip Augmentation

Hi, It sounds like you developed thickening of the skin that feels like scars from permanent lip injection.  I think your best bet is to see an experienced plastic surgeon who can evaluate in person the extent of your problem and see if cortisone or surgical excision of the permanent filler would better benefit you.  Lisa Rinna in People Magazine recently documented her experiences with removing her silicone in her lips and how she is very happy with her natural look. ... more
Grace Liu, MD

Newport Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.newportcoastdermatology.com

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Correcting lip scars

There are many options to correct scars around the lip. If these scars are hypertrophic and pigmented, you may consider a small excision of the scars and correction of defects. If the scars are depressed, it may just be served by filling the area with a dermal filler such as Juvederm or Restylane. Your best bet is to work with a board-certified plastic surgeon was a great deal of experience with lip surgery and scar revision.  
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Lip advancement scars of the upper lip can be a problem

We rarely do upper lip advancement because of reports of tightness like you describe.  Lower lip advancement has less problems associated with it.  Time will usually resolve this tightness but if it does not then very conservative use of steroids may be indicated.
S. Randolph Waldman, MD

Lexington Facial Plastic Surgeon

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