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2021-04-28 11:00:55
Hello, I met with an accident this Feb and got stitches on my lips. Should i wait for atleast 6 months to see how much it will heal or is this the beat time to ho for laser treatment. Also I see it's a hypertrophied scar. Do hypertrophic scars go away on it's own or do we have to treat them via injection , laser at the earliest. For reference I have attached picture below
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Laser is the best option.. for detailed information do direct online consultation

Answered2021-04-28 16:42:57

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Consult online with a plastic surgeon for proper diagnosis and treatment

Answered2021-04-28 11:29:25

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Hypertrophic scar needs injection to reduce the hardness. And again, laser can be done. The earliest is the best. Scar tissue takes 6 month to one year to mature.
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Get treated at the earliest.
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u might also try micropigmentation

Answered2021-04-28 11:21:57

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