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Yes they can be removed with good results. This bump can occur because of lack of suturing when it is needed, improper suture closure or patient factors such as predisposition to bad scarring or being young (some youngsters scar worse).
Hi there,it sounds like you have a lump of scar tissue- this should be easy for a Biard Certified Plastic Surgeon to manage for you.
This sounds like something that can easily be done as a minor office procedure. Most Board Certified plastic surgeons or facial plastic surgeons should be able to help you.
Every time we are injured we heal by deposition of a biological glue that transforms into scar tissue. To get the best looking scar, plastic surgeons sharply remove all badly beat up tissues and bring the wounds edges together with specifically placed sutures. This intervention directs and partially controls the scarring process.It sounds like your lip wound was not treated optimally resulting in uncontrolled scarring. But do not worry. A good Plastic surgeon can remove it and give you a great, barely visible lip scar. Lips heal beautifully in most cases. Check www.PlasticSurgery.org for a surgeon close to you.
I prefer Juvederm for the lips as it is a smoother product than Restylane and blends in nicely with the natural, smooth texture of the lips. What’s even more important than the product is the experience and expertise of the injector!
Hi, It sounds like you may have had a hypertrophic scar which is different than a keloid. Keloids typically reoccur and grow out of the bounderies of the incision. I have never seen a keloid form on the lips. Best, Dr.S.
It appears that the most likely reason your lip is weighted downward is due to the volume of filler that was used. Currently, there are only two temporary fillers that are safe to place in the lips and both of them are hyaluronic acid fillers, juvederm and restylane. That being said you can...
