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Lip pierced at 16. I did it on my own and it left a scar. I don't like it and I would like to get rid of it. (photo)

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eleanaKMay 2, 2017

Now I am 21 years old. thnks a lot. evi

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Dr. Payman Kosari, MD, FAAD
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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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