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Is It Safe to Smoke After the Surgical Removal of a Mucous Cyst ?

xiphosJul 24, 2012

The cyst had formed inside my lower lip and I had it surgically removed around 8 days ago, will it be safe to smoke?

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Answered on Jul 26, 2012
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