I’m 3 weeks post op from a bullhorn lip lift using dissolvable sutures. My scar is raised with visible suture marks around most of my nose. There's a piece of my scar that is especially raised/fibrous where there were sutures insides my nose. Is there anything I can/should do about the scar? Can I expect it to improve with time at all? Also, is it normal that 2 sutures still remain and it’s not entirely closed? I apologize the pics are so blurry, I can’t seem to get good ones with my phone!
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M type lip lift without an alar scar. This is what I have used for 45 years without a scar that shows. A bullhorn can leave a poor alar scar which shows.
I recommend asking this question to the surgeons that you consult with prior to your travels, as we each have our own preferences. In general, it is usually safe to fly back the following day. Ask whether dissolvable or non-dissolvable sutures are being used. Is non-dissolvable sutures are u...
Postoperatively, after a lip lift, you can anticipate bruising and swelling that will be noticeable to you and others for about 1 week. After the sutures are removed or dissolve, depending on the type used, there will be redness along the incision line for 4-6 weeks but this can be covered with...
