A member asked:
My boyfriend sucked on my bottom lip really hard now theres a lump thats kinda purple on my lip ? can you please explain what this could be ?
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Dr. Thomas Bragganswered
Family Medicine 45 years experience
Hematoma: The lips are vascular meaning they have a high blood supply. You have a hematoma which is a swelled bruise. It will go away most likely without any problems. Putting a hot pack on it will speed up the recovery.
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Last updated Oct 21, 2017
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