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What can i use to heal a cut up lip from a recent swelling?

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Healing: Lip heals very quickly. Try over the counter triple antibiotic ointment and see plastic surgeon to prevent scarring and infection.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 3/1/2013

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