What do you advise for asymmetrical lips scar from excision of foreign object? (Photos)

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Hi! I am a girl in my mid-twenties. I chipped my tooth & it got embedded into my lip a year ago. Then 2 months ago I finally found a dr to remove the tooth. The dr took one piece out & used one stitch. It turned out there was a larger piece of tooth further inside my lip, so I went back & the dr took a portion of my lip off & used 5 stitches along the edge of my bottom lip. I’m grateful to still have lips, but hope to eventually make my lips symmetrical & the edge to be natural again in time.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 
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Jason Emer, MD · Answer

this needs a lip reconstruction to be fully improved. you can use flllers in the mean time. 
 would use daily hydration and plumping (see emeragecosmetics lip essentials kit).  everyone can do a little filler when done well really gives nice hydration and plumping.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi there,

Have a consultation with a certified injector ; I think they may be able to even things out for you.
See an expert!

Best of luck!

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