Can my lip be corrected from mucocele removal? (Photo)

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About 3 years ago, I had a mucocele removed on my bottom lip which left a lump of scar tissue. I then went back to get that scar tissue excised last August and now have a depression and bumpiness in my lip from some scar tissue that's left. Do you think it's possible for me to get the affected side back to or close to original?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Reserved7780,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

Probably, it would have been good to inject the scar rather than excise it.  Probably that scar area can be revised but you do get a firm lump in the lip for a while.

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