I have a deep scar on my bottom lip from dry, cracked lips and it's healed into this impression. Can it be fixed? (Photo)

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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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Hi,
Thanks for your question. Scar revision is an option, but if you are looking for an alternative, putting a small amount of lip filler may help to make the depression less obvious. This depends on how tethered/deep the scar is. I would definitely talk to your surgeon about all of the potential options since he/she is the one who evaluated you.
Best,Kristen Aliano Messina, MD