I have a mucocele.

[divex07]

I have/had a mucocele on my lower lip for about 3 weeks, my family doctor today used a method I believe called "cauterize"(burning) to remove it.  But right now it looks even worst! It looks absolutely terrible.  I am in horror when I look at my lip where the mococele is and see a white and lightish black surrounding that area.  Almost like a bomb went off.  I've read that there was BETTER ways in removing this without having these hideous results.

  But it's only been 1 day so.. What I am asking is was this the correct method to deal with this problem, and will I have scars?!  I can't even eat because I kept drooling. It feels awkward.

I hope this is the right section.  
Please I would love to hear an answer I would be very, very grateful to you!

Yours Truly,

Michael

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Soory i meant to say 36 hours.

[divex07]

Thank you for clearing that up Dr. Bhupinder Kaur.
Today Day 4ish. It began to peel enough that I could see under the dried up top of the dead "skin" (I think that's what it is) well under it is a "layer"? of white and almost looks like I believe translucent skin.

Questions I have.
1) Is this part of the healing process? like is it a good thing.
2) Do I apply anything or just leave it dry like you've suggested? After when it gets wet.
3) Could I continue to add salt to the area? To clear it from infection.

It doesn't seem to infected.

ps. Thank you so much Dr. Bhupinder Kaur.  For answering these questions for me. It gives me peace of mind. I really appreciate it.

Kind Regards,

Michael

[divex07]

Today it seems to be bleeding from the area a bit.  I covered it w/ salt/water for a good minute then washed it off.  Is that okay?  I think it is bleeding because my lips are really dry today and yesterday (probably because of healing causes dry lips.). And when I talk or smile that's where it opens up and bleeds.


Best Regards,

Michael

[divex07]

Dear Dr. Bhupinder Kaur,

Quick Update.
To get a better image of what I'm trying to say here is a picture of my lip.
It peeled off when I was eating. Doesn't "hurt" just stings a bit. Also the area is doesn't feel like skin. Its more like under the skin? slimey

Warning: this is a picture of my lip where the mucocele was treated at.

source:  http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2r3wf2h&s=6

I don't know if this is progressing correctly or not.  But is this what you meant earlier by  "red and raised"  if so, will it returned back to normal?  day by day? in the given weeks should be leveled an not noticeable at all right.

Sorry for being is persistent with these questions, I really have a self esteem problem when I was growing up.  I am very fixed on how I look.  Just because of this complication I've been home all week.

Well, Thank you Dr. Bhupinder Kaur for answering and helping me through this situation.


Best Regards,

Michael

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms and picture it looks like it is healing. Apply some gentle moisturizer or plain Vaseline and take some oral anti-inflammatory drugs after consulting your dermatologist. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen can be taken but please consult your dermatologist to get a prescription first.
I hope it helps. Take care and best wishes.

[divex07]

Greetings,

  It has been 3 weeks since my cautery was done to my lip for the mucocele.  I can say it looks ALOT better now BUT* it is still raised which is a bit noticeable*. However the color of the "bump" has matched my lip tone now.

  What I wanted verify is will this will gradually reduce in size given more weeks?  (back to flat; alignment with my lip level) ;normal.

I want to Thank you for your help during my time of confusion.  

Thank you Dr. Bhupinder Kaur


Best Wishes,

Michael