A month ago, a dog bit my upper lip. I had seven stitches. A chunk of my lip is missing so I have a noticeable indent. I was wondering if I will need additional treatment or do you think after a few more months of healing, it will improve on it's own enough to not be as noticeable?
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Yes, surgical correction of your lower lip is possible and is effective. It is typically done under sedation, takes about an hour, and sutures dissolve in one week. I have found the surgery yields better results when a portion of the lower lip muscle is removed.
Thank you for your question. That is possibly the absorbing residue of stitches under the skin. They should resolve in a couple of weeks. I hope this helps!
The easiest solution to define your lip line would be to have a master injector use fillers to enhance the aspect of your lip that you would want highlighted. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian