Lip filler and keloid risk?

Question

I had a small keloid or thick scar behind my ear due to a wrong shot piercing. Now I want to have lip fillers with the hyaluron pen. Is this any danger because of the scarring I once had because of the piercing?

Manuel M. Peña, MD · Answer

While Keloids are common around the ears (earlobes piercings), I have not seen them on the lips (Vermillon) themselves. Discuss your concerns with your injector before proceeding.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you, this is a great questions. I have not heard of keloid scarring from lip injections, however nothing is 100%. Make sure to discuss any concerns with your board-certified physician.Get a face to face consult to make sure that this is the right process for you.

Lip filler and keloid risk?

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