Scar tissue inside lip, how long to reach maturation?

February 19, 2022
Asked By:adamsto in Melbourne, AU

I had a fall and my teeth went through my lip and came out my chin. It was sutured and inside the lip there is hard/firm scar tissue. How long does it take for that to be fully healed/matured?

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March 3, 2022

Answer: Scar tissue inside lip -- see an expert

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 3, 2022

Answer: Scar tissue inside lip -- see an expert

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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