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Tiny scarlike slash on the bottom of my lip raised a bit. i remember cutting my lip. is the raised part of my scar on lip part of the healing process?

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Yes: Takes 9 to 12 months for final appearance and decreased swelling of a cut or laceration

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/9/2015

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