Dear Drs, I was in an accident a few years ago. My upper lip was damage extensively to the point where it looks like its burned. The problem with the upper lip is the uneven lip line (new reconstructive surgery is necessary) plus the scarring. Is it possible to eliminate or reduce the scarring? I'm search of the excellent doctor.
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This should be doable with an in office treatment. Either a bit of fat or tissue can be added, or some skin can be excised, or both. Also we could consider a "v to y" advancement. Again, all are office procedures under local anesthesia
Unfortunately, your photograph is very limited. I would need photographs showing your nose as well as your lips. There is a technique called the eccentric lip lift and does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the...
The technique I recommend is an eccentric lip lift. This will excise excess skin laterally and less skin centrally, will increase the mucosa of the upper lip, increase the incisor show and pull up the corners.
Best Wishes,
Gary Horndeski, M.D.
