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Pigmented scars can usually benefit from skin lightening creams such as Melarase PM applied once or twice daily. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles
Hi Thejet. The marks on your lips look like sun spots that we have treated very often in our practice. Particularly for African Americans, the inner lip is very vulnerable to sun exposure and we use q-switched lasers to remove the spots. We are in Los Angeles and have pictures of exactly the issue you are asking about at the link below. Contact us to learn more or for a free consultation. Thanks.
We are NOT your treating surgeon! So we CAN NOT offer medical opinions. But "common sense" dictates with an open exposed wound that any activity would be a poor decision.
Dermabrasion can be very effective for the contour in this area. We usually delay dermabrasion for about six weeks rather than one year. You might consider a second opinion with another Dermatologist or Facial Plastic Surgeon. Either way, ensure that you wear sunscreen every day to minimize...
Laser hair removal may help the situation longterm. However, I would first pretreat the area with exfoliating lightening pads such as MelaPads. This will help prevent and improve dark spots. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles
