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Will lip reduction surgery leave a scar?

brustedMay 27, 2015
I heard something about lip reduction surgery leaves a scar from the inside part of lip. Is this true? If so. Is there a way to not have a scar after undergoing this procedure?

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Dr. Anil R. Shah, MD
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