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Is it possible to resolve scar tissue from surgery? I had a lip filler injected 15 years ago and wanted to get my lip smaller.

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LJTFFeb 10, 2019
I went to doctor who had done 3 surgeries and he just made it worse. I'm so swollen under my nose and shape of my lip is very improper. Then I got recommendation from another doctor to pul my lip up by having done surgery under my nose. I only got new scar, because after a couple months my skin stretched probably and my lip went back down. The shape of my lip doesn't bother as much as the swollen part. Would another surgery, or any injection help? Or any other good advice? I would appreciate.

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Leonard Tachmes, MD

Hi and welcome to our forum! From your photo, it appears that your initial injury was quite significant. Initial treatment usually consists of debridement of non-viable tissues, thorough cleansing to reduce the possibility of infection, and putting the remaining viable pieces together...

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Moris Aynechi, DMD, MD

Great question.  The reason for the cosmetic concern is that the vermilion is not lined up.  Once the area is revised to match the lines, you should have a rather satisfactory result.  The scar is unavoidable, but usually overtime it would soften and not a concern.

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Misbah Khan MD, FAAD, FACMS

Lips are tough as the full results are not apparent for a few weeks after the surgery or in some cases it might take even longer. I do revisions for lip scars. u can see some pics on my profile on RealSelf. there is a surgery that can restore the cupid's bow. I have to see where your scar is...

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