I had an accident in June 2016 and I got scar tissue inside my lip. A year after that I had scar revision to remove scar tissue but the doctor made it even worse. Can I have scare revision for second time or use lip filler for the other side of my lip to make it even..?!
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Answer: Scars on the Lips
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
It's difficult to say without the benefit of a formal evaluation. This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.
Dear JCASTELLANOS6,
I perform a lot of lip injections with fillers such as juvederm and it works great. Many times I need to put more in one side than the other to attempt to even out the vermillion border (The red line of the lip). This helps provide more symmetry at times.For patients looking...
Hi @patient00. Thank you for sharing your photos-- a more permanent result would be a surgical lip lift. I recommend consulting with a facial plastic surgeon.
Best of luck,
Dr. Nima