I carelessly peeled the skin on my upper lip causing a tear on 2020. The lip has healed into an indented scar where the top layers of skin does not grow back. The indent sticks out and is noticeable as its on the middle of my lip. When my lips are dry, the indent is deep. However, if i apply enough lip balm or moisturizer, the scar becomes completely invisible. This will only last an hour, but is that a good sign the scar can be removed?
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