All the stitches came out too soon after my lip reduction surgery. What will happen to my lip? (Photo)

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I have had a lip reduction surgery 2 weeks ago. All the stitches came out and the "wound" filled up with white layer. I am worried that the amount of lip removed just filled in and my lip has gone back to the size it was before. What will happen to my lip?

Evan Ransom, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for the question and your photo. It looks like the wound came apart a bit. This white material is granulation tissue -- your body attempting to heal the open wound. At this point, you have to let the area heal completely and then you can try another reduction. In my practice, when I perform lip reduction, a deep layer of dissolvable sutures is used to guard against this type of wound issue. Some slough of the top layer (vermillion) is normal. This is treated with aquaphor ointment only.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

So sorry this happened to you. I am afraid you must let the wound heal and then be evaluated by your surgeon. The inner lip heals very well, and it is very possible that it will not affect your final result. At worst, you may need a minor revision. Best of luck!

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