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Septum is severely deviated and decreased ability to breathe 10 years after being hit in the face by a softball, advice?

November 30, 2016
Asked By:ILBreastAug

Teeth punctured through bottom lip, front teeth dangled, lip busted open. It is unclear if my maxilla bone was cracked in the process. I am seeking a nose surgery and options for my lip. Lip has many bulbs of scar tissue inside. It is uneven.

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