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A member asked:

A year after my mucocele removal my lip is still swelling up at the incision site. it is painful and very noticeable. what can i do.

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Return: Return to the Surgeon who did the mucocele removal for a revaluation.

Dr Rubenstein agreed

Answered 5/6/2016

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