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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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.
You could undergo excision of the wider lip. This could be done under local anesthesia and the scar would be concealed in the mucosa.
Best Wishes,
Gary Horndeski, M.D.
You are an excellent candidate for a lip lift. A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between the nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners.
Best Wishes,
Gary Horndeski, M.D.