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I have an upper lip laceration that was stitched in 2009. it has hard scar tissue and keeps getting bumped. it swells and keeps filling with fluid. how can i get rid of this painful problem.

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Dr. Rada Jones answered

Plastic surgeon: It sounds like you need a scar revision if your laceration is still giving you trouble after all this time. You may need to see a plastic surgeon.

Answered 2/11/2019

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A member asked:

I have an upper lip laceration that was stitched in 2009. it has hard scar tissue and keeps getting bumped. it swells and keeps filling with fluid. how can i get rid of this painful problem.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rada Jones answered

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