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need to when scar on lip from stitches will go

need to when scar on lip from stitches will go

I had a serious bike accident some tym ago and my upper lip was stitched, this was around august last year.
My lips have improved greatly since then but it seemed to reach a halt when the hardness and scar it had created refused to go for almost 6 months now. I believe i have been very patient and would please need some help as to how I can get rid of this and when its most likely to go. And I will also like to know if i should leave the scar open or continue to leave it moist by applying lip balm.
Thank you in advance.
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Sometimes lips heal with thickened interior scarring that does not soften.  If it persists, you may need a scar revision.  I would advise a consultation with a local plastic surgeon.
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Will the scar revision be able to lessen the hardness or minimise the scar?.
I will also like to know if i should leave the scar open or continue to leave it moist by applying lip balm.
And I don't really have any local plastic surgeon where I live. Could you please take a look at it yourself?.
Thanks.
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Will the scar revision be able to lessen the hardness or minimise the scar?.
I will also like to know if i should leave the scar open or continue to leave it moist by applying lip balm.
And I don't really have any local plastic surgeon where I live. Could you please take a look at it yourself?.
Thanks.
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