I had stitches removed from my upper lip 16 years ago. Underneath the upper lip there is a lump of tissue that protrudes out from under my lip. Is it possible to get that extra tissue removed?
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November 29, 2012
Answer: Fixing a bump in the lip that is formed after suture placement
I am a certified provider of LaViv cell therapy. This new treatment is FDA-approved for filling fine lines and creases in the nasolabial folds but the company (Fibrocell) is looking into LaViv for acne and other depressed scars as well, in the future. The process is simple: take three small...
I can almost guarantee that the first physician was not a dermatologist. We have seen way to many allergic reactions to Neosporin, especially if used on traumatized, or eczematous skin.
I would use either Aquaphor or ScarGuard MD. There are other good silicone products on the market such as...
Keloid injections work well to ease the inflammation associated with a keloid scar. Our office charges per appointment and amount of medicine used rather than by the number of keloids.
