Hypertrophic lip scar: Should I get steroid injection asap? (photos)

Thank you for your question. Scar tissue typically matures over the course of several months. While this bump will likely continue to soften over time, injection with steroid or 5-FU may be helpful in speeding up the process. Massage may also be helpful. Hope this info is helpful, and all the best!
-Dr. P

Your question is a good one! In general, there is more swelling than scar tissue in the lip, less than one month after surgical repair. The best person to make a judgment call on this would be your surgeon. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph

I would massage the area with ointment (aquaphor or vaseline) for at least 5 minutes a day, this should help soften the scar tissue. If there is no improvement with that, then I would consider a steroid shot, but do not rush into it, as there can be adverse effects.

Good Morning! After an injury, inflammation occurs and if too much, scarring can be a result. At this point, I would consider a Kenalog steroid injection to the area which is most firm. After, I have my patients massage the area to loosen the tissue. If needed, repeat injections occur roughly every 3 weeks until soft. This gives the incision the best chance of healing flush with the surrounding tissue. Hope this helps out!