What Can I Have Done to Have the Hypertrophic Scar Tissue on my Lip Flattened or Removed? (photo)

July 31, 2013
Asked By:sheppy86 in Edmonton, AB, Canada

About 2 weeks ago I had my lip busted open, my canine tooth punctured my lip and now I have a big lump of scar tissue left behind. I am extremely self conscience now and this has made me want to hide away in seclusion because it looks like I have herpes on my lip 24/7. It has honestly affected my social life. I need a solution to this so I can start feeling and being myself again. Hope someone can give me great advice

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