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Can scar tissue on the inside of the lower lip be removed?

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Dr. John Christophelanswered

ENT - Head & Neck Surgery 19 years experience

Yes but,: Will likely just leave more scar tissue as the minor salivary glands tend fibrose after trauma (surgery).

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