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Removal of white scar on lip from surgery 8/9 years ago. What are the best options? (Photo)

I had surgery about 8/9 years ago to remove a growth on my lower lip which has left a very noticeable white scar in the centre of my lip. I'd like to know the best way for this to be removed/revised such that it looks as natural as possible and matches the colour of the rest of my lip

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