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How to remove lip scars from previous lip thinning surgery? (photo)

angelhorleyAug 20, 2017
I had lip thinning surgery on my upper lip 3 years ago. The stitches were removed in a week so I wasn't fully recovered. Do you have any treatments for me? Any gel is suitable for me to massage my lip?

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Daniel Barrett, MD

Dear JamesNg,I understand that you are worried about your lips. However, you are still in the early phase of the recovery period. Please do allow some time for the healing process to occur. If after a few months, you are not satisfied with the appearance of your lips, you can visit your plastic...

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Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD (closed)

Thank you for asking about your lip reduction.Everything is swollen at this point which is one reason you can't close your mouthBut only your surgeon knows how things looked at the end of surgery before swelling began.You need to wait for swelling to subside - It takes patience but you should ...

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Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD (closed)

Thank you for asking about your lip reduction.,No one can answer your questions this soon after surgery except possibly your own surgeon.You are swollen and things will continue to swell.I strongly suggest you turn to your own surgeon for support and advise.Always see a Board Certified Plastic...

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