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Inevitably cleft lip patients will have a scar. Some will have such a finite scar that almost nobody will know. Go see your local paediatric plastic surgeon to see if a revision in the long run could improve your scar GOOD LUCK
It is typically possible to improve scarring following cleft lip repair. The correct choice requires an examination of the scar and determination of what troubles you about the scar. Treatments range from injections to soften the scar tissue, resurfacing to smooth it or surgery to remove the scar and replace it with a surgical scar. Seek a consultation with a cleft surgery specialist who will be best positioned to evaluate your lip repair and the resulting scar. I hope this information is helpful. Stephen Weber MD, FACS Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon
I often perform revisions of the lip in those patients with cleft lip scars. Options are many, including laser and IIT. Raffy Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Microdermabrasion, as the name implies, is any procedure that very superficially mechanically abrades the skin. Aluminum oxide crystals, synthetic diamond particles, brushes of all kinds, etc. have been used for this purpose for a number of years. The effect is not much different than if you...
It is normal for scars to appear red 3 weeks after scar revision. The most important thing you can do is to use sun protection over the area, as sun exposure will prolong the redness. It can take 6-12 months for the healing process to occur.
Since you had the injury to your lip only 2 weeks ago, there will still be a significant amount of healing to take place. It will improve with more time. I would recommend seeing a facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon to have your lip evaluated. The doctor should also be...
It's possible that the growth on your tongue is a keloid, but it may just be a normal scar. I would recommend seeing a facial plastic surgeon or oral surgeon to have your tongue examined. It's possible that a minor excision of the mass could be needed to remove it.
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