I have this soft, pigmented (it’s a white, raised keloid scar) right on the border of my bottom lip/like right next to my lip due to a very nasty infection from accidentally biting my lip. But now it has tanked my confidence because looking at my lips the bumpy scar tissue right next to it sticks out and I don’t know what to do. I’ve already struggled enough with self esteem issues, acne, scars, and not being “pretty enough” like other girls struggle with. Unless they were blessed LOL. I’ve tried every scar cream, lotion, treatment under the sun BESIDES surgery because I cannot afford it. Is there any way out of this constant struggle ? How can I force my insurance to pay for it ? If any of you have had a small scar removed/excised how much did it cost so I know what to expect to pay? Btw my insurance is BlueCross/BlueShield :///// I’m trying to save up so I can get my confidence back but I am also afraid they won’t be able to fix it because it’s on the corner of my lip. And keloids grow back too. I just want them to fix it or at least make it look better than it looks. I fucking hate my appearance because of it. Sorry to be a doomer I just thought maybe someone could help me if they’ve been through a similar situation. :/
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Aw. I understand! There is no way around this: Bite the bullet and go to a dermatologist and get the info you need so you know the cost of removal. Ask about not surgical; can they do freeze method on that spot? Get a written estimate. Then you can have an idea what your ins would cover after your deductible. But here is something else to consider - topical use of ivermectin paste has caused improvements in some gnarly skin situations, growths etc. And might be worth doing. But FIRST, take it internally plus zinc (zinc w a meal). I took my dose based upon weight, daily for 5 days. And again in 10 days, to clobber the parasite life-cycle. A lot of weird skin things are the result of parasites. (Durvet brand Ivermectin, Duramectin. Valley Vet Supply. Not medical advice, just advice from a fren