Accidentally picked my scab on my lip, will it turn into a scar? What will happen.

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I recently lasered my dark brown flat mole on my lip a few days ago. i got a scab, and I accidentally picked at my scab. Will it turn to a scar?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Omar Fouda Neel, MD, FRCSC, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your inquiry. It is hard to properly assess without a photo reference. However I do recommend for the time being that you properly disinfect the area and that you apply vitamin E to prevent scarring and avoid the area all together. Consult with the practitioner who did the laser treatment and ask that he or she prescribe a topical treatment that can help prevent scarring and make a follow up appointment in order to confirm whether or not you would need further treatment in the future. In hopes this has helped. Best of Luck!

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