Is It Possible to Remove a Scar on Lip Completely

Question

I have a scar on my lip which is small, white and slightly raised and i've had it ever since an accident when I was little, I was wondering what the procedure would be to have this removed and could it possibly be removed completely?? xox

Rohit Seth, MD, MRCS(Ed), PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question.
The lip scars are difficult to hide completely and it depends on how the scar is placed currently. A picture would be very useful to see. For most scars, redoing the scar can usually make it thinner and less noticeable. Sometimes tattooing the scar to mimic the pigment of the surrounding tissue can be effective. The disadvatages are that medical tattoing isnt as deep as conventional tattoos so can fade. Also, if the sun catches your face and you tan, then the pigmented tattoo would ot tan so might be obvious.
Some scars are quite obvious and changing their direction reduces the appearance. 
If you could provide a picture, I may be able to give you a more specific answer. I hope this helps.
Best wishes 
Rohit Seth
Plastic, Cosmetic and Hair transplant surgeon
Bella Vou Cosmetic Clinic

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Scars on the lips can be improved dramatically to improve the appearance of the skin and mucosa. I would begin with an examination and a plan for surgical scar revision.

Vivek Bansal, MD · Answer

The words scar and completely are not compatible.  Minimize and improve are better words. Thank you for your question and good luck with everything.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

Scar revision can improve the appearance of the lip.  Once the skin has been lacerated full thickness, scarring is permanent.  It can be improved and marginalized but I would never tell a patient that a scar can be eradicated;  you should seek consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to clarify your options.

Steven Turkeltaub, MD · Answer

If you scar is widened in addition to being raised, scar revision involving excising and meticulously repairing the wound may be your best bet. Without a photo, however, this is conjecture.

	Realize that a scar will never go away but may be able to be improved to be less conspicuous or inconspicuousl

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