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Any hope to fix scarring on lip from dog bite? (Photo)

dogbiteonfaceMay 16, 2022
Hey everyone, I got bit by a dog 2 years ago and the scar left behind is something I personally cannot get over. I have been to three plastic surgeons, and they say anything they do will make it worse. I would like to at least make it less swollen. Any ideas?

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