What can I do to make lip lift scar less noticeable, filler?

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6 months ago I had a lip lift done using the deep plan technique, after which I was left with a terrible, very noticeable scar on one side, it is deep and wide. I was given 1 steroid injection in the area where there was a keloid scar. I was offered to do laser resurfacing with a CO2 laser, but I’m afraid which can become worse if done too early. The length is about 10 mm, so I rule out a repeat operation. What can I do to make the scar less noticeable and can I fill a sunken scar with filler

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

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