Feeling self cautious about my lip lift scar. This is about 6 months post op. Will it improve from here? Would you recommend laser or revision? Is the white line permanent? :(
February 8, 2023
Answer: Lip Lift Scar Hi there! Thanks for the photos. At 6 months, there's still time for the scar to improve. Scars mature of 6-12 months. In the meantime, Biocorneum is a product which can help smooth and heal scars. It may be worthwhile to determine if you're a candidate for something like targeted CO2 laser or IPL to help with the appearance. Many of those interventions can be started while the scar is still maturing. Hope this helps!
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February 8, 2023
Answer: Lip Lift Scar Hi there! Thanks for the photos. At 6 months, there's still time for the scar to improve. Scars mature of 6-12 months. In the meantime, Biocorneum is a product which can help smooth and heal scars. It may be worthwhile to determine if you're a candidate for something like targeted CO2 laser or IPL to help with the appearance. Many of those interventions can be started while the scar is still maturing. Hope this helps!
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February 5, 2023
Answer: Lip lift scar at 6 months post-op, will it improve from here? Thank you for your pictures and questions. There is no such thing as "scarless" surgery and all surgeries leave scars. In a best case scenario, the resulting scar is a thin, white-line scar that is easily disguised or covered, which is exactly what your scar appears to be. Now all scars take at least a full year to completely settle, but it looks like you are in a very good position to have a good resultant scar. If you have concerns, you would be best to contact your operating surgeon and discuss your concerns with him or her. Best of luck! Dallas Buchanan, MD VIVIFY plastic surgery Tampa, FL
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February 5, 2023
Answer: Lip lift scar at 6 months post-op, will it improve from here? Thank you for your pictures and questions. There is no such thing as "scarless" surgery and all surgeries leave scars. In a best case scenario, the resulting scar is a thin, white-line scar that is easily disguised or covered, which is exactly what your scar appears to be. Now all scars take at least a full year to completely settle, but it looks like you are in a very good position to have a good resultant scar. If you have concerns, you would be best to contact your operating surgeon and discuss your concerns with him or her. Best of luck! Dallas Buchanan, MD VIVIFY plastic surgery Tampa, FL
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