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Any effective remedies for swollen lips?

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Dr. John Van der Werff answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Depends : It would depend on the cause. If it is from trauma, it will take time and ice may help. If it is from an unknown cause i would see a physician... Possibly a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.

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Answered 3/21/2015

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