How to get rid of dark scar on lip? (Photo)

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Ive have a cold sore and it left a black scar on my lip and it even left marks on my skin below my lips.It was my first cold sore so at first I didnt know what it was so i picked at it a few times thinking it was jst a pimple that would go away. Ive tried so many different things and nothing is working. Ive tried different home remedies (Acv & sugar scrub, lemon, lemon and baking soda scrub, tea trea oil, cocoa butter etc.) How can I lighten the scar ? I want my normal lip color back :(

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

This scar may take a while to improve. Q switch laser may help a bit. Start with Melarase PM and Melapads twice daily. Best, .Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon

Onir Spiegel, DDS, PhD · Answer

Hello--It seems that you had an inflammation  of your lip .  Inflammation  in darker skin  can sometimes cause  hyperpigmentation .  There are a number of treatments that can help.  These can include  various  creams and ointments  and occasionally laser type treatments .  Best from Boston,  Dr. Onir

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