This section of the forum is dedicated to discussions addressing linear scars, depressed scars, keloid scars, hypertrophic scars, and other facial reconstructive topics. (Of note, Dr. Lam no longer accepts medical insurance so he rarely manages cancer reconstruction or trauma anymore.)
Dr Lam. I am 31. I am male. I have a kind of scar on my upper lip or something similar. Seems that does not exist part of the lip in these areas or lines. The color of this lines are red. I so sad for this. And i hope you can help me. I am unhappy and sad. This put my energy down. Please tell me that exist a treatment to fade this red lines. I have had cold sore on my lip more than once. I would like to send a phopto but dont understand how to upload the files. Please. I am will waiting for your answer. i Hope you can help my life. Bye Dr. Thanks for exist.
i do not understand what is happening to you. you can send me a photo if you like to samlammd@yahoo.com. i don't know if i can help you though. it sounds a bit unusual. best, sml
Samuel M. Lam, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
hi, thank you for your trust in me. i have reviewed the photos you sent and to be honest i cannot see the defect. whenever i cannot obviously see any problem and it affects someone's life to such a devastating degree, i am always worried about a condition known as body dysmorphic disorder. before you seek a plastic surgeon to cut on you (that could lead to irreparable harm and damage), please please please consider speaking with a psychologist (i am not saying you are crazy. we all need help in one way or another.) it would probably be your safest first bet. sorry to be blunt but just want to help. best, sml
Samuel M. Lam, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery