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Is it likely that a scar revision would help a lip scar that initially healed without stitches?

GeorgeS93
Had a bad split lip,canine tooth went right through it and caused a gaping wound.The wound edges were never properly approximated,the blood clot that formed in between obviously was not a fine line.I don't know,maybe I just scar badly but from what i've read online deep gaping wounds that heal without sutures don't heal that well.The scar is a bit wide and lumpy,with the inner scar tissue making my lip look bloated.Consulted a PS that said Steroids wont help much as scar tissue is already soft.

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