Hi, I am 48, with 20 mm philtrum with no teeth show at rest; told I am candidate for LL. My greatest fear is the scar---I really, really, really want to do everything possible to minimize it. To minimize it, for how long after the surgery do I have to avoid talking, smiling and eating thick items like sandwiches and burgers? ( I work with teens and my children are teens and they all love burgers!) What about smiling widely? Please suggest in weeks or months. Thank you
August 17, 2020
Answer: You're body will answer that question. My suggestion is to have patients avoid wide smiling and mouth opening (things that really tug on the scar) for a period of about 2-3 weeks. After that, they can do a little more, but only if it is comfortable.I think it is important to avoid that tight, pulling sensation for as long as you can. When your body tells you that things are softening and relaxing, it should be safe to increase the amount of motion.With regards to topical agents, most of them will be hard to conceal. Having said that, I really like BioCorneum for scar reduction (buy it from your surgeon, NOT the internet). Just be sure to apply a very small amount, otherwise, people will be able to see it from across the room.Best of luck.*This is an original answer authored by Dr. Brzowski. No staff members created this document, and this reply is not cut and pasted from previous answers.*
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August 17, 2020
Answer: You're body will answer that question. My suggestion is to have patients avoid wide smiling and mouth opening (things that really tug on the scar) for a period of about 2-3 weeks. After that, they can do a little more, but only if it is comfortable.I think it is important to avoid that tight, pulling sensation for as long as you can. When your body tells you that things are softening and relaxing, it should be safe to increase the amount of motion.With regards to topical agents, most of them will be hard to conceal. Having said that, I really like BioCorneum for scar reduction (buy it from your surgeon, NOT the internet). Just be sure to apply a very small amount, otherwise, people will be able to see it from across the room.Best of luck.*This is an original answer authored by Dr. Brzowski. No staff members created this document, and this reply is not cut and pasted from previous answers.*
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