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How To Get Rid Of Permanent Scar On Upper Lip?
I had waxed my upper lip 15 days ago. First the waxed area became red after a couple of days it became brown. After applying a lot of creams and lotions it has become terrible and almost become a permanent scar. How can i lighten it instantly. Please help.
Tue, 23 Jun 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
As per your query permanent scar on upper lip is due to excessive burning of area skin after waxing. Well need not to worry about it, it is not permanent and its colour and texture will fade away after few measures and it will resume normal color. Try to avoid excessive hot temperature wax. I would suggest you to :
1)Apply lotion or cream that contains alpha hydroxy acids. Spread this over the scarred area to help reduce its appearance. Alpha hydroxy acids exfoliate the skin, sloughing away dead tissues and stimulating the growth of new skin.
2)Apply silicone gel to your wax scar as it will fasten healing.
3)Boil water and add lemon juice and glycerin in equal amounts. Apply twice daily. This is simple home remedies to remove waxing scars.
4)Apply ice cubes immediately after waxing. This reduces the waxing pain and provides relief to the burning skin. Keep applying honey on that area.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
As per your query permanent scar on upper lip is due to excessive burning of area skin after waxing. Well need not to worry about it, it is not permanent and its colour and texture will fade away after few measures and it will resume normal color. Try to avoid excessive hot temperature wax. I would suggest you to :
1)Apply lotion or cream that contains alpha hydroxy acids. Spread this over the scarred area to help reduce its appearance. Alpha hydroxy acids exfoliate the skin, sloughing away dead tissues and stimulating the growth of new skin.
2)Apply silicone gel to your wax scar as it will fasten healing.
3)Boil water and add lemon juice and glycerin in equal amounts. Apply twice daily. This is simple home remedies to remove waxing scars.
4)Apply ice cubes immediately after waxing. This reduces the waxing pain and provides relief to the burning skin. Keep applying honey on that area.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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