What are my options to treat a hypopigmented and mildly hypertrophic scar on my upper medial vermillon lip? (Photo)
July 9, 2023
Asked By:FiaFiestah in Washington, District of Columbia
I am a 33 y/o AA female who had a new exposure and infection with HSV and an ensuing severe outbreak one month ago (6/19/23). The infection was severe both locally and systemically. I am one month out and mostly recovered, though left with an extremely disfiguring scar to the upper medial vermillion lip. This was the site of a blister which burst, crusted over and then formed a scab. Unfortunately the scab came off early due to friction from my mask. I work in healthcare and am required to mask.
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Answer: Plasma Pixilation can be done to bring color back
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...
I would recommend a repeat tummy tuck. The scar would be placed lower and the mons pubic fat can be removed at the same time.
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Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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...
