One side of my upper lip has a noticeable, puffy scar on it from an injury that occurred about 7 years ago. The wide with the scar is larger, and fuller than the side without the scar. Is there a way the scar tissue could be removed, to make my lips even? Or is there another method that could be used to make my lips even again? Thanks.
3 photos
Answers (5)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
September 5, 2019
Answer: Lip Scar -- excision, ablative lasers like CO2/Erbium, lip fillers like Juvederm, Vollure/Volbella, Restylane Defyne/Refyne/Silk
Hi Duponselle, Lip swelling can last upto two weeks. Continue to ice your lips and elevate your head. You can also try using arnica. Consult your doctor whether taking supplements like bromelain would help.One bright spot is that the extend of swelling has no bearing on the final results. Only c...
Hematomas are rare after lip fillers, but unfortunately they can happen. Factors that contribute to the risk of hematoma include taking blood thinners (or even Aspirin and NSAID's), some dietary supplements that act as blood thinners, injection technique, type and size of needles or cannulas...
You would get a nice improvement with lip fillers. These fillers, (Volbella, Restylane, Juvederm) are good to create a symmetrical lip. Nova threads can be used to improve lift and shape. Implants or fat are alternatives. Technique will be important here, so you'll want to see someone meticulous...