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— Facial treatment · Barcelona
Dr. Bermejo Pérez · Reg. no. 63226
Surgical closure of the hole, dent or fibrous lump left by a lip piercing. Minor outpatient surgery under local anaesthetic, with no hospital stay and an immediate result — performed by Rebeca Bermejo Pérez. The lip regains its original contour.
In short
Lip piercing scar repair closes the hole with minor surgery under local anaesthetic. The procedure takes 30–45 minutes, stitches come out at 7–10 days and recovery is minimal; price set at the consultation. It is performed by Rebeca Bermejo Pérez at Dr. Rubén Bermejo Pérez's practice, Clínica Sagrada Família, Barcelona.
María Dolores Pérez Sancho explains how we repair the mark left by a lip piercing with a small suture.
Medical view
“A piercing hole doesn't disappear by itself. The tissue heals in the open position — and only surgery can correct that. A small procedure under local anaesthetic, and the result is a lip with no trace.”Rebeca Bermejo Pérez
The process · Piercing scar repair
From the mark to closed skin.
The hole left when the piercing is removed.
Under local anaesthetic, completely painless.
Stitches are removed after ten days.
What it's for
When a lip piercing is removed the tissue doesn't close cleanly — it heals with a visible hole, a fibrous lump inside or a dent in the edge of the lip. Time doesn't fix it. Surgery removes the piercing tract, takes out the fibrous tissue and sutures the lip muscle and skin in layers to restore the original contour.
A lip piercing passes through the skin, the orbicularis muscle and the inner lining. When it heals open it can leave a dent or step in the lip border — especially visible in profile or when the lip moves as you talk or smile. Surgical correction precisely restores the continuity of the lip border.
The piercing tract can create a fibrous lump that can be felt and even seen under the lip skin. That thickened scar tissue isn't reabsorbed — it remains as a hard area that can slightly distort the lip. Surgical removal of the lump takes out the fibrous tissue and gives the lip an even texture and appearance again.
Lip piercings can be in different positions — central labret, Monroe, Medusa, Madonna — each with different healing characteristics. In every case the piercing tract crosses the lip border or the area around the mouth and can leave visible marks. The surgical technique is adapted to the specific position and type of scar in each case.
The practical side
Everything you need to know before the consultation. No small print.
Including anaesthetic. Varies with the type and size of the scar to correct.
External stitches at 7 days. Internal stitches are dissolvable. The scar matures in 6–8 weeks.
Possible mild swelling for 24–48 h. Soft diet for the first few days. No activity restrictions beyond wound care.
It depends on the type of scar and the complexity of the reconstruction. It is set at the prior consultation.
Candidates
Not sure if it's for you? That is exactly what the consultation is for: I'll tell you honestly what I see.
Free first visit · no commitment
At the consultation we study your case, talk about what you're looking for and set the goals together. If no treatment is needed, I'll tell you that too.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about lip piercing scar repair. If your question isn't here, write to me.
There is no single price. It depends on the type of scar and the complexity of the reconstruction, and is set at the prior consultation. The first consultation is free. You can see all fees on the prices page.
At Clínica Sagrada Família, C/ Torras i Pujalt 1 (3rd floor), Barcelona. It is performed by Rebeca Bermejo Pérez.
The piercing tract heals over time — but it heals open, not closed. The skin lining the inside of the tract forms its own epithelium that keeps the channel permanently open. That tissue isn't reabsorbed and doesn't disappear over time — which is why surgical correction is the only effective way to close the hole for good.
The lip border has a very good blood supply, which helps it heal well. In most cases the scar is practically invisible after 3–6 months — especially if the scar-care protocol is followed. Exactly where the scar sits depends on where the piercing was — in some cases it ends up on the red part of the lip, where it is very hard to see.
Not during the procedure. With well-applied local anaesthetic — in both the skin and the inner lining of the lip — the procedure is completely painless. The anaesthetic injection is the only real discomfort. Afterwards, in the first few hours, there may be some tenderness as the anaesthetic wears off — a mild painkiller is enough.
A soft diet for the first 3–5 days so as not to strain the lip — avoid hard, very hot or very acidic foods. Clean the area with a mild antiseptic after each meal. Don't touch the stitches. Avoid direct sun on the area for the first 3 months. Once the stitches are removed, apply a scar cream for 6–8 weeks. On the inner lining the stitches are dissolvable and don't need removing.
It depends on the state of the tissue. There is no standard minimum time — some cases can be treated a few weeks after removing the piercing if the tissue is in good condition. Others with more mature scars or established fibrous lumps may benefit from waiting a little longer. We assess it at the consultation according to your particular scar.
Yes — but at different times. Surgical repair and lip micropigmentation or hyaluronic acid filler are not done in the same session. The surgery comes first, and you wait until the scar is fully mature — 6–8 weeks — before considering any other treatment in the area. Once healed, the repaired lip can be treated as normal.
No. It is minor outpatient surgery under local anaesthetic — no sedation or general anaesthetic. You can come alone, eat normally beforehand and carry on as normal afterwards. The only practical tip is to wear comfortable clothes and avoid make-up in the area on the day.
Free consultation
First visit with no commitment. There is always an assessment first; if the treatment is right for you, it can be done the same day.
In Sant Gervasi, next to Ronda del General Mitre. It is not in the area around the Sagrada Família basilica.