Scar tissue in lip removal - is a scar revision possible? (Photos)

Question

I got an abscess in my bottom lip after lip filler. It was not my doctors fault, I just developed herpes which turned into an abscess. It was 8 weeks ago but on one side my lip is still swollen. I think it‘s scar tissue. At first the lump was very hard but it got smooth over time. I‘m scared it will stay forever, is a scar revision possible?

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Good Morning! If there is firm scar tissue present, a steroid injection with massaging afterwards might do wonders for the improvement. I would try something conservative like this before going with a scar revision. If needed, the red lip tends to heal well, but I'd reserve cutting for a last resort. Best of luck!

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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