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I had oral surgery 7 days ago to remove a mucocele. my lip seems to keep on swelling more and more everyday. why is it not getting better by now?
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Inflammation: You need to contact the surgeon asap to evaluate this swelling. After 7 days this should be feeling better.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Mucocele issue: Either the mucocele was not entirely removed or the surgery blocked another duct. Go see the surgeon.
Answered 1/28/2015
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