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I have a flat smooth new reddish scar directly on my lip. my lip is dark brown. so can i tan that spot to make it brown to increase melanin?

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Dr. Charles Hendricks answered

Specializes in General Surgery

No: Only time will take care of that, be patient.

Answered 4/12/2014

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