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I have extra skin under my upper lip and it ruins my smile, what can I do about it? (photo)

koirakoiraDec 19, 2016
I never smile while my mouth open because of this. That extra skin makes it look like i have double upper lip. If i get rid of it would it make problems for closing my mouth or anything like that? Any idea how much would it cost?

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Dr. Michelle R. Yagoda, MD
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