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Can Vitamin E Oil Be Applied Over The Stitches On The Lower Lip?
Question: Hello I have just had stitches o my lower lip and they will be in for about 5-6 days. How can I keep my lips moisturized ? And do I need to wait until stitches are put to put on scar creams or vitamin e?
Brief Answer:
Can put on vaseline
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
To keep lips moisturised you can put on vaseline which is sterile in nature.
Scar creams/vitamin E is applied after stitches are taken out. But has limited utility in preventing the scars. Best way to prevent scars is to use thinner thread for stitches. A plastic surgeon will be better able to help you with that.
Hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Can put on vaseline
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
To keep lips moisturised you can put on vaseline which is sterile in nature.
Scar creams/vitamin E is applied after stitches are taken out. But has limited utility in preventing the scars. Best way to prevent scars is to use thinner thread for stitches. A plastic surgeon will be better able to help you with that.
Hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
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