3 weeks ago I got my mucocele removed. I had inside stitches but no outside stitches. The wound still swollen. I want to know if the scar will fade and what can i do to minimize scarring as it is a new wound. Please i am scared that my lip will stay like this.
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You need to be patient, as it is very early after the treatment. It is not unusual to repeat such a procedure several times, before having a satisfactory outcome. Alternatives are Lip-implant (feels odd, especially since you will only need it on one side). Implantation of Fascia into your lip...
Hi It may be possile to revise the appearance with a procedure - Scar revision . This may be performed with a local anaesthetic.
Hope you are abel to haev a Certified Plastic Surgeon perform this for you
WBW
Mr D Humzah
Early on it is not uncommon for scars to feel hard or be slightly raised. A single hard lump may represent a stitch or localized inflammation. In any event, it may be advisable to have it evaluated to ensure you are healing as expected.