Very tight scars on bottom gums after jaw surgery. Can anything be done to regain flexibility? (Photo)

Question

A year ago I had jaw surgery on the midline area (right above the chin) due to jaw fractures from an accident… since then I developed what the doctors say is scar tissue and it has been EXTREMELY TIGHT, I have limited range of motion in my mouth and I have a strong pulling sensation in that area and it affects other muscles in my face due to how tight the scared area is. I have difficulty eating due to this and my surgeons don’t know how to help… is there anything that can be done for this ?!!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Very tight scars on bottom gums after jaw surgery. Can anything be done to regain flexibility? (Photo)

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