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How Can A Bump At The Site Of Stitching On The Lip Be Treated?
I got stitches in my bottom lip after being split in half during my car accident. this was in january. it s not noticeable on the outside but I have a bump where my stitches were placed. will it ever go away? I don t mind it healing but I want it back to normal. I can t say certain words comfortably & it s just uncomfortable altogether. I just want to know in due time will my lip be back to how it once was? like is this still the healing stage?
Thu, 5 Oct 2017
Hi.
As per your case history you are having hypertrophic scar on lip.
My treatment advice is -
1. Don't squeeze the lesion as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a hexilak gel twice daily on it.
3. Take a vitamin E supplement once daily for 3 months.
4. Other treatment options are intralesional steroid, intralesional fluorouracil given only by a dermatologist.
Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
As per your case history you are having hypertrophic scar on lip.
My treatment advice is -
1. Don't squeeze the lesion as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a hexilak gel twice daily on it.
3. Take a vitamin E supplement once daily for 3 months.
4. Other treatment options are intralesional steroid, intralesional fluorouracil given only by a dermatologist.
Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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