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My teeth went through my upper lip resulting in 9 stitches, will I have a permanent scar? (Photos)

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My teeth went through my upper lip resulting in 9 stitches, 4 outside and 5 inside. Now I have a lump in there and my smile is lopsided 15 days after my injury. Will my I be permanently disfigured without plastic surgery?

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Answered on Jul 16, 2018
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