My lips split open sort of deep and like one side of my lip is more repositioned up. What treatment do you recommend? (photos)

June 12, 2014
Asked By:popcornn in Los Angeles, CA

I got into a fight exactly a week ago and my lip split open sort of deep and like one side of my lip is more repositioned up. more than the other. Now i have a bump and a clear line down the middle. my concern is will it scar and if so what can I do to prevent??? also no stitches were done, healed on its own

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June 16, 2014

Answer: Wait 6 months

G. Robert Meger, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 16, 2014

Answer: Wait 6 months

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October 20, 2014

Answer: Time and possible steroid injections

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October 20, 2014

Answer: Time and possible steroid injections

June 17, 2014

Answer: Give it some time

Kaye Riolo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 17, 2014

Answer: Give it some time

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June 15, 2014

Answer: Lip Scar

June 15, 2014

Answer: Lip Scar

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