When I was 18 (now 20) I busted my lip open and it healed on its own, but left a scar and hard bump in the lip. It’s visibly noticeable when I smile and I can feel it with my tongue. Would I be able to fix this with surgery? If so how much would it cost?
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July 14, 2023
Answer: Lip Scar and Asymmetry
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Jacob Tower, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Hello, hope you are well. It appears that you have exuberant scar tissue formation or recurrence of the mucocele. Based on the yellow coloration, I am suspicious for a recurrence. In any case, a careful excision of the excessive tissue (scar revision vs excision of recurrent mucocele) can...
Based on your pictures, I believe that you would be a good candidate for a Medialized External Corner Lip Lift. Corner Lip Lifts are designed in order to elevate an otherwise drooping outer corner of the mouth. It can create a fuller appearance and help to reduce the appearance of inward...
For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest...
