A 32-year-old member asked:
Lip injury not healed after 9 years. do i need to see a plastic surgeon?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Otto Placikanswered
Surgery - Plastics 35 years experience
Yes after evalu8: It is very unusual that a wound would not heal by itself. This warrants further evaluation to determine if this is due to persistent foreign bodies or other underlying medical conditions.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Minas Constantinidesanswered
Plastic Surgery 35 years experience
Lip Healing: Lips can take a long time to heal, but 9 years? You should probably see a dermatologist to try to figure out why you are not healing.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 19, 2013
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