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How long does it take for a swollen lip to heal?

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Dr. Glenn Messina answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

It depends: Injections to the lip can take a few days trauma is similar if allergic you have to find out the allergen and stop exposing the lip to it.

Answered 11/17/2017

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