I waxed my upper lip yesterday and it managed to cause a first degree burn. It's still very sore and it's got darker in colour and rougher in texture. I've applied Vaseline to promote healing. How long will it take to heal and will it scar? And is Vaseline good for promoting healing?
Wed, 23 Apr 2014
Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Sowbhagya's Response
hello thanks for consulting at hcm..u could apply aloe vera and vaseline is also fine,,,u should allow it to heal at 5-6 days,,try not to meddle with it,,then if problm persists u could consult a dermatologist,,hope it helps..tc
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hello thanks for consulting at hcm..u could apply aloe vera and vaseline is also fine,,,u should allow it to heal at 5-6 days,,try not to meddle with it,,then if problm persists u could consult a dermatologist,,hope it helps..tc