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Why is my upper lip is getting close to columella? Is my philtrum too short after surgery? (Photos)

rouiejaceSep 17, 2017
May 1 ,2017 i have a motor accident which cause damage to my mouth, lip and nose.. my problem is my lip and columella is really too close and around my philtrum area some of my stiches had a keloid? is keloid afftecting my upper lip and pulled up to columella..? thanks for who will answers.. godbless

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