I used to have a lip biting habit on my upper lip right in the center, it wouldn't bleed or anything but over time I decided to stop the habit. I realized that the skin became raw and worn and many wrinkles developed. Over the course of a few months, new skin began to grow but would continously fall off, and it only grew back in certain areas. It has been cycling and never improving. Since the middle area lacks new skin, I don't know what kind of surgery is available. What are the options?
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When a dog bites off a portion of the lip and really
traumatizes it, its survival becomes somewhat difficult, but not impossible. At
this point, don’t be discouraged. When tissue is replanted, the most
appropriate follow up is to very carefully observe this and very gently cleanse
it. You will b...
You should go to a board certified plastic surgeon who has done a fellowship in craniofacial surgery. There are implants that can be placed beneath your scalp and even filler agents that can do the same for more minor deformities
I would see someone who does a lot of facial trauma. I have a cosmetic practice but cover trauma call at Cook county of Chicago so I see a lot of facial truama there. Seeing someone in a high volume center is a good idea.
The goal of facial plating is to secure the bones while they heal. It is...
