Is there something to repair my old lip piercing hole? (photos)

Question

I have a Monroe piercing in high school, now at least 6+ years after taking it out I still have the outward hole. I wanted to know what my options are in making it stand out less.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  The only way to correct the piercing hole is to surgically excise it and replace it with a linear scar.  Hope this helps.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

mzlucky.   It appears from your photograph that you have a hole left over from a piercing of your right upper lip. Surgical excision of this hole and closure is your best option, but it will leave a scar and the quality of the scar cannot be guaranteed. Be certain to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area. Good luck.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This scar can be improved with laser spot treatment, fillers, microneedling/prp and subcision to help texture and blending. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC · Answer

Pretty much your only option here is to surgically cut out / punch excise the hole and trade it for a thin line scar in its place.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

Hi, this in essence is a well healed track or tissue tunnel that would need to be excised out and sutured closed.Hope this helps.

Is there something to repair my old lip piercing hole? (photos)

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