I am unhappy with how my upper lip now looks and would like to know what possible treatments there are to fix or remove the scar and approximately how much it would cost. I received the cut about a month ago and the wound has since healed but the upper border is now slightly misaligned by the scar. Also, is laser treatment a possibility I should consider? What would the approximate downtown be for a corrective procedure? Thanks.
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Answer: Lip scar treatments for red and white scars
Scars are fully developed by 3 months and then remodel over the ensuing several months and are fully mature after that. Most studies suggest that the best time to favoably alter a scar is around 2 months. All scar intervention is an attempt to force collagen to remodel. Usually...
If your scar is depressed (an indentation), then you might benefit from having it filled. The redness you describe will completely subside with time, and if the scar is flat you can conceal it with makeup.
IPL PhotoFacial treatments could be beneficial for the redness, and are relatively safe...
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