What can be done to remove scar tissue on lower lip from a childhood accident? 22 y/o (photos)

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I fell on my face when i was 8 and my front teeth split my lower lip open. I had surgery to stitch my lip but it left a notable bump on the left side. The doctor said it’ll become less noticeable with time but i’m 22 now and it’s still pretty noticeable. it’s annoying and it’s more apparent sometimes. it feels a little hard and i literally don’t touch my lip for fear of it swelling. what can i do get it removed?

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

Since you feel a bump there, it is likely to be excess scar tissue formation. If so, then the intralesional injection of an appropriate anti-inflammatory agent, such as triamcinolone, will likely shrink and flatten the scar bump making it less visible and less palpable. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

There are a few potential options to address scar tissue on the lower lip:

1. Laser Therapy: Lasers can be used to reduce the appearance of scars by smoothing out the skin and promoting new collagen growth. This can help to reduce the size and color of the scar.

2. Surgical Revision: If the scar is particularly large or noticeable, a surgeon may be able to remove the scar tissue and re-sew the wound in a way that will leave a less noticeable mark. This is typically done under local anesthesia.

3. Steroid Injections: These can help to reduce inflammation and can potentially shrink the scar.

4. Fillers: If the scar has caused a depression in the lip, fillers can help to even out the appearance.

5. Microneedling: This involves using tiny needles to create controlled injuries to the skin, which can help stimulate collagen production and improve the appearance of scars.

6. Topical Treatments: Over the counter or prescription creams, gels, or ointments designed to treat scars can help to reduce their appearance over time.

Keep in mind that the effectiveness of these treatments varies based on a number of factors, including the size and age of the scar, the person's age, and their overall health. It's also important to remember that while these treatments can help to reduce the appearance of a scar, they may not be able to completely remove it.

Please consult with a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon to discuss the best options for your specific case. They will be able to provide you with the most accurate information based on a physical examination of the scar.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic scars and indented  scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve  the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture.  Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your scarring.
 
Finally, hyperpigmentation of scars can be improved with at-home Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads to help reduce active PIH and melanin deposition.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Asu Deniz Burhanoglu, MD · Answer

We could perform a surgical excision on your lower lip. This procedure could either be done directly on your lower lip on your existing scar or it could be performed from the inside, it would be better to determine our approach after a consultation.

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