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How can I treat the raised scar under my nose?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I met with an accident one and a half years ago. I was severely injured but recovered. The problem now is that the scars are raised, and there is no hair growth in that area. The scar is just below my nose.

What are the treatments available to remove scars completely?

I have attached a picture of the area.

Please help.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru

Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Arvind Guru is a Surgeon who specializes in Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery). He has served as a faculty member at TMH, Mumbai as a Surgical Oncologist. He is a Specialist Cancer Surgeon with extensive years of clinical experience from the best medical institutions. He also attends gastrointestinal cancer surgery (including laparoscopic) for colon, rectum, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, gall bladder, and liver cancers.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query and seen your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

Hair will never grow back in the scarred area. So, the easiest thing would be to shave the mustache completely. If you do not want to shave, you will need to undergo scar revision surgery to excise the scars. It will require a careful approximation of the hair-bearing areas of the upper lip. The results will not be 100 %. It can get to 95 % like how it was before the injury.

I recommend you consult a plastic surgeon.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At September 28, 2017
Reviewed At November 28, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Arvind Guru is a Surgeon who specializes in Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery). He has served as a faculty member at TMH, Mumbai as a Surgical Oncologist. He is a Specialist Cancer Surgeon with extensive years of clinical experience from the best medical institutions. He also attends gastrointestinal cancer surgery (including laparoscopic) for colon, rectum, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, gall bladder, and liver cancers.

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Dr. Arvind Guru
Dr. Arvind Guru

General Surgery

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Arvind Guru is a Surgeon who specializes in Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery). He has served as a faculty member at TMH, Mumbai as a Surgical Oncologist. He is a Specialist Cancer Surgeon with extensive years of clinical experience from the best medical institutions. He also attends gastrointestinal cancer surgery (including laparoscopic) for colon, rectum, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, gall bladder, and liver cancers.

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