I have a vertical band running through bottom lip. What are the options to have this corrected? (Photos)

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I recently had revision surgery on my lower lip due to a fall one year ago (the bottom lip was hanging off and completely split through). The lip was misaligned at the vermillion boarder on the lower lip and the revision surgery correctly this. However I now have a noticeable vertical band running through and difference in volume. What are the options to have this corrected?

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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