Can I get rid of scarring and hyperpigmentation on my face caused by a burn from Veet wax strip? (Photos)

August 5, 2018
Asked By:Glenda761 in Manchester, GB

I had a hot shower then used the Veet facial wax strips on my upper lip. My upper lip turned red then over night scabbed over. Now I know this was because my pours were open due to the hot shower. Anyway, now that the scab has gone my lip is incredibly dark and I have a line (scar) which goes diagonally under my nose to the corner of my mouth. It looks like I have a mustache and I am very insecure about it. Is there any gels, creams, or soap I could use to help with the darkness and scaring ?

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Answers (3)

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October 11, 2018

Answer: Scar Removal Treatments

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 6, 2018

Answer: Improving Hyperpigmentation--lasers, Aerolase, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, skin care, sun protection

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
August 6, 2018

Answer: Improving Hyperpigmentation--lasers, Aerolase, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, skin care, sun protection

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
August 6, 2018

Answer: ​Treating PIH

August 6, 2018

Answer: ​Treating PIH

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