Lip Lift - Los Angeles, CA

I've tried to show the scarring at 3 months in the above pictures. No make-up and close up but apologies the definition isn't always great. Hope you can still get an idea of how things are looking at this time. Have stretched out the area in a couple of the pictures in order to show the scars. They are barely noticeable. However, my skin is still a little red and the area directly under my nostrils is not as 'defined' as before, if that makes sense. I hope things will continue to heal and improve as time goes on.

Since my last post I have been back to LA for a follow-up appointment with Dr. Haworth. He said that although I was within the average time frame for healing, I was about two weeks behind what might be expected in terms of swelling and firmness at the base of the nose. After his nurse numbed the area, Dr Haworth injected cortisone to reduce inflammation. I'd be lying if I said it didn't hurt! The injections felt like they were going directly into tough scar tissue but within 24 hours the softening of the area was quite remarkable. I would say the firmness under my nose and residual swelling was reduced by two thirds within 2-3 days. I am super happy with the way it is looking now. Following the cortisone shots I had fraxel laser treatment along the incision area. This took a matter of minutes. Although things are looking a little more pink again (see pictures), hopefully all will settle down within a week or so. The skin has gone slightly flaky so I guess that's a good sign that it's renewing.