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What to do for noticeable lip lift scarring? (Photo)

cerealexperimentsAug 2, 2022
I had my procedure about 4 years ago and while my actual lips look much better, my scar is quite long, webbed, and shiny! I cannot hide it with makeup and people point it out all the time. I'm not sure what can be done? If it were re-excised would it be considered another lip lift or just a scar revision? I've tried microneedling to no avail as well.

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