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A member asked:

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?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Inflammation: You need to contact the surgeon asap to evaluate this swelling. After 7 days this should be feeling better.

Dr Chuu agreed

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.

Dr Millner agreed

Answered 1/28/2015

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