Can I remove tongue piercing scars?

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I got a double tongue piercing a year ago and it did not heal correctly so I had to take them out a month later. My tongue still hurts, and there are two white scarred over holes on the top of my tongue. That's pretty normal, but if I press them just slightly I feel the thick scar tissue inside which hurts a lot. I don't know why that is. Is it possible to remove them by a punch excision? I'd like to get it removed for medical and cosmetic purposes.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. When faced with an unattractive or dysfunctional scar, one must first diagnose what the problem is and then develop a hypothesis to explain why the problem might have developed. An assessment must then be made as to whether the problem is amenable to correction, and, if so, a decision must be made regarding which of the many treatment options available for scar revision is most appropriate for the specific clinical situation.

Can I remove tongue piercing scars?

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