My Lip Piercing Scar Removal | Cost, Before & After
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- Today we talk about how I had my stretched Philtrum scar removal/Scar Revision Surgery. The cost, regrets, and how I feel today.
Big thank you to Vilonious for lending his experience to this video!
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hey everyone! In April of this year, I underwent surgery to fix my deviated septum. During the consultation process, my surgeon offered to fix my philtrum piercing scar that you may be used to seeing on my upper lip! Today I want to explain the process of having my scar revision, and the healing process that isn't as easy as I originally thought. As well as the price and aftercare.
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Thank you so, so much for making this video, especially in a way that's so in depth and honest. I've been debating whether or not to get a philtrum piercing for years (still might to be honest) and the scar is the only thing that has held me back. In the back of my mind I always thought that if I get it and decide to remove it later I can just get it "stitched up" and it'll disappear, but it was refreshing and eye opening to see someone's real experience and seeing that it's not smooth sailing and simple for everyone, that the experience is case by case. Finding specific information on the procedure, healing and aftercare in itself is difficult online, let alone having an honest conversation about personal growth and the fact it's normal and healthy for our styles and taste to change as we grow. Everytime I retire a piercing somebody chimes in with "I toooold you you'd regret the metal in your face" comment and it's refreshing to be able to see you, who at one point was a body modification icon in my eyes, have open honest dialog on the fact that it's okay to change and that while it can be an odd process to accept for some, it doesn't make modification choices we've made in the past any less valid or important, especially regarding looking back on our journey through finding our own identities. Wish you nothing but the best for the future!
Fair warning about these piercings is THEY HURT everyone I know with a Medusa (including myself) didn't expect it to hurt as much as it does. But the pain subsides quickly and all you have to worry about is the swelling
@@julesboslough5576 Thank you! I appreciate the heads up. Will be my 16th piercing if/when I do go through with it, so I'll be interested to see where on the lists it sits pain wise myself haha.
Beautifully put!
I felt that so hard about the people asking questions at the coffee shop. I don't know what it is about working in customer service that makes people feel like they should make bizarre comments about your appearance.
100% and in general just treating you like a servant and not a human 😑
I was only a call center worker and somehow people still managed to make weird comments about my appearance without even seing me. Especially men though, had a few explain to me in detail how they think I look just from my voice. I worked for a fucking bank too so even at a "respectable" job like that people are freaking weird.
Entitlement is a hell of a drug
@@DieAlteistwiederda Oooh, the casual racism that jumps out of people over the phone was surprising to my once 18 year old self. lol
"If you think i sold out, i love that for you and i agree" 😂😂😂
Thanks for keeping us posted on your surgery recovery process!!
Most of my insecurities come from people pointing things out i was unaware of or felt neutral about. So please, always be considerate when mentioning something about someone elses physical appearance.
people are so clueless
"And she smells, like a blood hound" sniff sniff bestie
I feel like your surgeon should have been more thorough in the prep and consultation phases. Especially for something that expensive and extensive, what if you hadn’t had the funds for the upkeep of esthetics? Seems a little irresponsible imo. I’m so glad youre happy with your results so far! You look great!!!!!!!
what i gathered from this video "tissue was lost" 👁👄👁
moral: it’s not easy being green.
really though, you look amazing and I’m so happy you’re ultimately satisfied with the results
We love a cameo from Vil, friend of the show
I had a lump removed from inside my lip and they said that for dexterity the best thing you can do is to massage the scar tissues with your thumb and index to break it up. It’s not a fun feeling but it helps
I appreciated Villonious’ little guest spot. The upper lip is full of muscle and the philtrum is actually the center line where the face forms together in fetal development, which is a big reason it is full of nerves (and so painful to pluck/wax). It was a good call to have a medical professional do it. It could probably be done by cutting out that little scar tube like they do with ears but having a plastic surgeon do it gives you better odds for having it heal up and look as close to normal as possible.
My belly button piercing has been closed up for 10 years. The other day I squeezed it and a rock hard blackhead the length of the belly button piercing "tube" popped out in one long piece. It was AMAZING.
Film it next time please 😆
I just excitedly looked down at my old belly button scar to see if the same thing would happen. Sadly here to report that it did not 😔
So interesting, informative and funny as always! Uncle Vil’s cameo was also fun 👨🏻⚕️
It’s crazy how humans change no matter how much sometimes we think we won’t 😂 it’s life! They say you only get one life, but I believe we sort of live multiple lives all in this one main life. It’s just our journey and experiences and things will constantly change over the time of someone’s life span. 💯
I have a philtrum scar as well and I’m in the process of wanting to begin laser treatments for some of my tattoos as well. It’s amazing the way growth changes our perception on things like this. I’m so grateful to you for talking about these things so openly, it’s so helpful! Thanks Amanda!
I would highly recommend skin needling to flatten the scar! Thank you for such an informative and interesting video 💖
That pop in from vilonious was a nice surprise haha. Thank you for sharing your experience Quack!
You are not forgettable ma’am. Loving the video as always! ❤️
I literally screamed when Vilonious came on the screen! Love you Quack
Regarding the scar: it usually takes me ages to heal scars and burns, but oil from perforate St John's-wort (kantarion) usually works wonders on them!! You can find it pretty cheap where I come from. Maybe it can help with healing your scar too.
I've also heard Manuka Honey works wonders!
@@Dante5154 hey, thanks for the suggestion! might try that too, since i get a lot of these type of injuries at my job.
Just a side note for anyone using St Johns Wart it can make oral contraceptives ineffective. That's when ingesting St Johns Wart, not sure if using it topically would have that effect but it's something to consider.
@@RaelDanger oh, thanks for letting me know! i didn't know this. I'll try to look into whether it affects you when used topically.
@Well uhh thanks for the info! gonna have to look into sweetgum oil. never heard of it til now.
Wow your results after your surgery are amazing, it sounds like you can breathe and you're relaxed - I hope you're as happy with it as you seem
I also like how they didn't try to make her nose look like all the other standard plastic surgery enhanced noses just because they were already in there. It still very much looks like her nose but works a lot better now. They only did what was necessary and I like that.
I have a bump on my nose and I honestly don't think I would get that removed if I needed anything else to get fixed unless removing that bump would fix said issue.
I worked in restaurants for 6-7 years and people making fun of my first tattoo literally was the catalyst to me just covering it up. I was sick of talking about it so I feel you
I really appreciate your honesty in making this video. While I don't have a scar on my face, I do have a scar from surgery that definitely gotten lighter and more integrated in my features over time, and I have no doubt that your scar will continue to improve! Wishing you all the best in continued recovery for this scar!!
Listening to you speak makes me feel so calm. I could listen to you talk about anything Qcknd ❤️ Still love you lots after watching your videos for years.
that vilonious feature!!! with the corpse merch!!! iconic
I'm weirdly uncomfortable, like squeamish maybe, when it comes to conversations about surgery and healing, but here to show you love and support ❤️❤️
Thank you for making content like this for those who seek it out!
Ugh me tooooo….it’s like I can feel the pain myself in whatever area is being worked on and my thighs end up being so sore likely from unconsciously clenching.
I used to have such a strong stomach for things and would tease my dad for not being able to handle seeing blood and stuff to the point where even someone pretending to get a routine IV on a tv show would make him wince and not be able to watch, but now that I’m in my 30s I’m the same way! Not AS bad, but definitely enough to where it causes issues because my physical disability means lots of surgeries and I can barely handle looking at myself during the healing process anymore lmao. Even watching the “piercing fail” type videos are a total no go now…crazy how things change as we age!
I would trust my body mod artist over a surgeon honestly especially how you are talking about your surgeon selling the scar removals😳It is stressing me tf out I feel like your recovery was way more intense than needed even the x-shape vs vertical suture omg😣😣
One of the reasons I got my philtrum pierced and have it stretched to 8mm is because of how you looked without wearing jewelry! It's so cool to hear your thoughts about it throughout the years. I'm not planning on not wearing jewelry for a long time and when I do I'm planning on having just the hole cause I think that is cool too, but who knows, maybe I'll sew it up like yours! Thank you for sharing about this.
Loving the hair! Would you ever consider doing a tutorial on how you achieved this hair look? Love the video as always x
In my experience the silicone gel can be hard to get out of the tube, be expensive & get messy, but I’ve ordered silicone tape online (similar to silicone scar bandages) & it’s worked wonders for scar texture, height, & redness.
Thank you for posting this!! I do not even have a Medusa piercing... But I will have to go under a face changing surgery (related with my teeth and jaw) and i am terrified about this little changes "no one else will notice"... And you were so honest about this process!
Good Luck to you! I had implants placed and it was a process but it was worth it! and no one even knew :)
I had ovarian cysts removed almost 2 years back and I’m so not happy that my belly button has forever been changed now. Any kind of surgery can altar your body completely 😔
Girl the way I gasped at that picture of you and Jon omfgggggg you guys are so CUTE!!! I almost didn't recognize Jon without the hat and opened up shirt! Anywayyyyy that was a great video! Really informative about your philtrum. ALSO VIL ...... he's so great in this what a fun lil crossover! (Insert Squidward saying "OH NO HES HOT" dot MP4 here..) Not to be nosey but I wanna know what eyeshadow you used! I feel like I've seen you use it before and I kinda want to re create this eye look. 🐸 And as peanut butter baby once said. .... AH
Now confirmed : Jon has hair!
I have scarring in this area from falling on my face and it started out very raised and red. Over the years after massaging it at home and receiving microcurrent services by an esthetician it has flattened quite a bit and while it is noticeable to me, I don’t think strangers realize it’s there. I was told that the effects of the microcurrents are not permanent but I stopped the treatments about a year ago and the appearance of the scarring has improved, if anything. The color now almost matches the rest of my skin and is fairly flat. I think with time and the right treatment you will see the results you want.
I appreciate your candor in this video!
I personally love my philtrum piercing even 4-5 years out, but it is a much bigger step and consideration than people think, but eventually I will want it out and the scar removed. The scar is just so prominent a central to the face comparatively to other piercings. Your face and how and where my eyes are drawn at first glance to you has completely changed with the scar removal.
Your buddy gives this episode major Bill Nye the Science guy vibes and I love it ✨
Sending you love
Id love to see a video on your stretched septum revision!!
Btw your hair looks cute as heck in this video sis
i got a bridge piercing in 2017 that was really not thought through- TO THIS DAY, it still hasn't healed. With sweat, and hair, and ANY kind of sustained moisture (swimming/bath/shower/sauna/muggy weather/job as cook), it's frankly an impossible feat for my lifestyle. I've been building the courage to take it out for years..... thanks so much for talking about this in depth!
ahhh V made a feature. love that man
Thank you for this!! You're one tough cookie to have septoplasty and the scar revision in one go. I had a face scar after losing tissue to an infection. Vitamin E oil and manuka honey were a godsend, and it faded entirely within a year.
I don’t think you’ve sold out. You’ve evolved/changed. It’s the awesome thing we humans do. And it’s beautiful
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and your honesty about this!
Thank you for this! I've been thinking about getting this done for the same piercing.
Ah yes, gotta love Uncle Vil's Science Segment
Man that process was really like “hey lady what kinda scar you want” I’m sorry you went through that
Mama quack bringing us some knowledge! Thank you for taking us on this wild ride
"Doing something hard is fun. Right?" *nervous laugh*
It was so interesting to hear about your experience. I hope it continues to heal well!
This was very entertaining and informative. I wish I went to a professional when I had my stretched lobes revised... I have so much respect for you going through with all of this. V's editing during the blood hound line triggered my fight or flight and the rest had me dying!
I worked in a burrito restaurant and one of my co workers left in her tongue piercing and it fell into a vat of salsa. After that I fully appreciated why any job involving food prep has a ban on piercings
I think the lower teeth showing smile gives you character. I tell myself the same thing about my big nose, it just adds to my cuteness. Keep doing you girl ❤
I would like to hear your thoughts about your conch piercings in the future if you ever want to talk about it. I’ve always thought they look so cute, I would love to hear your perspective.
Using a cream that helps fade scars will help. I was born with cleft lip and palate and my scar is obviously much bigger but it’s so light people are often shocked to find out I have that, so don’t be discouraged it just takes time.
Yea an unstretched piercing hole can pretty much be punched out in a way and one stitch basically babam done and it's not an ongoing gotta go back type of thing
Please Qcknd make a whole video about the sentiment at @5:15 because this is something I personally think about a lot as someone who's changed styles/lifestyles! there's sometimes this feeling of "betrayal" to my previous self even though I am doing different things now and I don't even want to be like that anymore.
Thanks to you and morgan i was able to admit to myself that i was unhappy with a tattoo of mine and have had my first laser session last week
This was so informative, thank you Quack! Also surprise Uncle Vil was an excellent intermission! 😄
I think you look so good! Maybe a little different but not in a bad way AT ALL. Also your camera quality is looking amazing in this video!
Quack coming in clutch with that sweet sweet content
The scar will definitely become more flesh tone over time, and doing the massages on the outside will help break up the tissue. Also, once it's completely healed, you can see a dermatologist about getting the scar injected with steroids. I've had it done to old self-injury scars and it's really helped soften them.
Lol I had to pause and comment right quick- you are not “unforgettable” oooor “THE TH-camr who rejected her own piercings”… don’t say that lol! I hope you don’t wear that itchy sweater of a title for yourself lol! You are a beautiful and evolved young woman and a favored TH-camr known for transparency in your body mod journey. As well as awesome other content! Don’t ever feel like you’re betraying what you once stood so strongly to feel. We’re humans moving in forward motion and sometimes we change and change is okay. I hope you don’t feel like you’re letting the body mod community down- you’re no traitor- not even to your younger self. To me you’re even more of a stand your ground kind of gal BECAUSE you changed your mind and did something about it! I love you for standing up bravely all the more and sharing your desire to change ❤️ keep doing you- your content always makes me smile huge
Edit: I’m so happy your nose is better ❤️
Thank you for being so open and sharing your experience with us. But seeing you in this Video, there is a lot of progress in your recovery and your face movement.
One has to be soooo patient with scars and skin healing... I had to have the same surgery scar cut open and even after almost 2 years it still changes and evolves. I hope your scar will heal nicely and you will be more happy with it as the time goes on!
I live in Northern California, and my philtrum reconstruction surgery (not stretched, I only wore a 14g in it) was just under $2k. You only paid half of what I did, and the plastic surgeon I went to was NOT a reconstruction specialist. Your experience and recovery sounds a lot more severe than mine. It took 2 years to not see my scar post-surgery.
I think your new lips look lovely, your top lip looks bigger in the no-makeup photos, and I’d bet you a lot that your scar will fade SO much in the next year.
Nice result. It's great you explained how complicated bod mod revision can be. I personally think it's nuts to do dangerous &/or costly surgeries/mods for no reason.
The shot of the anime clothes video vs now is like worlds different already ( in a good way movement wise) I hadn’t noticed it that much on stream but the side by side oh baby!
Fabulous as always. Your experience was explained really well, thanks for the video qcknd.
Beautifully honest
that surprise vilonious intermission was such a blessing lol
I’m a barista with tattoos and facial piercings and it’s a running joke with co workers that I should start a blog of rude shit customers say about my appearance. Been debating taking my philtrum jewellery out for a while now, yours looks great!
i do think that your doctor should have been more honest and transparent about the procedure and the after care but i'm positive that you will recover fully. you look beautiful :) you did get very good and top treatments! a lot of people are recommending needling / acupuntre and i think you should give it a shot (after consulting with your aesthetician / doctors). i hope you're happy, i feel so sorry about the rude comments. if you're a doctor i recommend giving your pacients a full budget / estimate so they can prepare. i think your doctor cares about your full recovery but he did you bad unfortunatly. take care :)
I found this video to be very interesting and informational! I remember when I first watched your videos I was so in awe of the scar you had above your lip - I even got myself a medusa piercing, though at a 16 gauge. I stretched it a size or two but that's it. I enjoyed it for a while, and then removed the piercing and was so happy with the lil scar above my lip. Who knows, maybe I too will one day have the scar closed up, but for now I'm happy with it. I can definitely see how the unwarranted comments would get exhausting over time.
I also got my medusa piercing inspired by Qcknd. I once sleept without the jewerly and it closed up overnight and I might repierce it, but I love the lil scar too
Hey! You should look into 'systemic enzymes.' They can further help with scar reduction in addition to what your doctors are suggesting. These enzymes work to breakdown excess proteins in the body and have a whole host of potential benefits! Love your videos! I came for the tattoo content, stayed for the qcknd! :)
I think your lip looks really pretty and anyone who thinks you sold out is a loser. love you
I know it’s a long haul thing, but just saying, I had a large ball of scar tissue in my ear lobe for years from a dog splitting my ear by ripping a piercing. I got cortisol shots in it and it stopped it from growing, but it was still really hard. I started getting in the habit of massaging it really, really hard while watching TV and it hurt like hell at first but it got better each time and eventually got back to feeling like normal tissue. I think yours will soften with time too.
I have a face scar from a cat bite and they advised me post surgery to massage my scars! I can't recommend doing it while watching TV/ TH-cam more, made a huge difference to my face scars, both the visibility and the movement of my cheek. Also the gel stuff helps the visibility a lot!
wow i havent been here in a bit and its so strange seeing you without the piercing lol not bad just different - thanks for not being afraid to share about this process
I honestly love your after lip shape, can't wait to see how much the scar fades over time
I had physical therapy for the first time ever last year.
They said the same thing about scar tissue in my knee.
It was so incredibly painful.
I feel you.
21:13 *demonstrates horrific fake-sounding real fake laugh* «and that is offensive to some people»
i died
I just can’t stop crying I need scar revision surgery but I’m so scared and unsure if it’s worth it. I been through so much disappointment and the plastic surgeon I had made one of my scars worse and hasn’t even cared to check the outcome
Wow I'm sorry :(
I actually really liked the mark from your piercing!!
Omg I also had a stitch left in my face and had to pull it out myself. This was after a mole removal though, low key satisfying
Yess so excited to hear your experience. I have a retired 6mm philtrum piercing and it was certainly..... a choice my 19 year old self made
Every look of yours is so good and inspires me!
I have a little line under my nose when I smile too! Don’t worry Quick, it just means your smile is even bigger!
Your nose looks great! Sending love
Good to know!
I have a line under my nose too when I smile! ☺️
super interesting and informative, and you look so gorgeous in this vid qck!
it looks like your range of motion in your mouth area improved a lot! keep doing the physical therapy until you can get full range of emotes back. theres nothing worse than not being able to make a face lol
Just opened the video, not to take away from the seriousness of the video but this hair color / style really suits you.
What lipstick are you wearing Qcknd? I love it 🥺
Beautifully honest video! I don't currently have any mods but am very interested in the topic. it's so useful/informative to be able to find videos like this. Re: The surgery. I had a 6-7 hour surgery on my elbow. The first thing I said when I woke up was "You need to change your anesthesia mask it smells disgusting", the attendant with me told me that everyone says that and apparently the anesthetic makes your breath smell funky. While I was being put under, the last thing I said was "I DONT WANT TO DO THIS!!!!". It is terrifying being in such a vulnerable position.... When I woke up, I was weeping from a small 2"-3" incision and the nurse insisted on keeping me there until I was completely comfortable. She called the Doctor several times and was amazing, I was so lucky to have her. Post surgery pain is really difficult to deal with and no one tells you how important It is to have someone with you at all times. You will get through it, but fluck is it hard!
I'm high and when Vilonious suddenly appeared i thought i was not here anymore lol
Thank you so much for sharing your experience!
I always appreciate these video's. You are so open and informative about the experience. It's so helpful.
I'm so glad!
Sold out!? Omgosh who the heck would think that!? Dude we’re lovely & old & still modifying ourselves just in new ways. I hope no one accuses you of that!! How bizarre. 🖤🖤
can't wait to watch the full video!
you look gorgeous as always btw! ♡
Has your esthetician suggested micro needling to help the scar fade. I've heard it helps a lot.
Yes as an esthetician I was also going to say this. Micro needling works wonders for scar tissue. Even using a retional on that area could speed up the more superficial scar tissue ontop
I actually think you look so lovely even with the scar :) (it's not that visible! unlike the piercing)
I think it will lighten up with time
I very much appreciate this video and how you presented this topic and your experience in general
*The youtuber who rejected all of her piercings. They didn't reject though, she took good care of them.* 😆 love you qcknd. Been fun going with you on your bodymod journey. I don't wear stretched septum or stretched ear stuff anymore & I get it. We change, evolve & grow out of our piercings.
Mama quack, can you do a tutorial on how you do your lipstick with this new technique in light of your new lip shape? I think it looks so adorable!! ❤️
Will do!!
Thank you!! Omg just realised I didn’t say please!! Where are my manners 🙀