Will lip reduction surgery leave a scar?

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I heard something about lip reduction surgery leaves a scar from the inside part of lip. Is this true? If so. Is there a way to not have a scar after undergoing this procedure?

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Greetings,Lips can be reduced in an office setting.  It is done usually under local anesthesia and patients are made quite comfortable.  The sutures are placed on the inside portion of the lip to help conceal a scar.  Final results are between 3-6 months.  
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Anil Shah

Vivek Bansal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. There is always a scar, and even though it will be small, there will be a scar. I hope this helps!

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

With a cut, there is a scar.  With lip reduction surgery the scars are placed inside the lip for a pleasing cosmetic result.  Best wishes!

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