Incision colour
Red, brown and pale areas are assessed separately from the surrounding skin.
PHILTRUM · LIP-LIFT SCARS
Lip-lift scars
We assess the colour, thickness, depressions and edges of the incision beneath the nose after a lip lift. We also check upper-lip tightness and asymmetry during speech and smiling.
01 / ASSESSMENT
What we assess
Thickness and contour
We examine raised areas, stitch marks, depressions and a widened scar line.
Expression and tension
We compare relaxed and smiling expressions to locate tightness and changes in movement.
02 / TREATMENT PLAN
A plan matched to the scar
Redness-focused treatment
Vascular redness may be addressed with an appropriately selected treatment such as Vbeam.
View detailsThickness and surface care
Laser and injection options are selected for the scar's thickness, stitch marks and texture.
View detailsDepression and tethering
Where a scar is indented and tight, we assess deeper tethering before considering structural treatment.
View detailsBEFORE YOUR VISIT
Prepare for your consultation
- Bring the surgery date, incision details and any revision or scar-treatment history.
- Bring unedited photographs taken at rest and while smiling, if available.
- Describe uncomfortable lip movements and when any sensory changes began.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Questions, answered
What is treated first after a lip lift?
We identify the main concern—colour, thickness, surface or tightness—and plan treatment after examining wound healing and the surrounding skin.
Can you assess tightness when I smile?
Yes. We examine scar tethering and movement. If lip position or the surgical structure needs assessment, we recommend a review with your operating surgeon.
How is the number of sessions decided?
The plan and intervals are adjusted according to scar depth, its current condition and recovery after treatment.
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