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I've got a bruise on my upper lip and just below my lip, how long do you think it will take for it to go?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

7-10 days.: 7-10 days, possibly a bit longer depending on how extensive the bruise. Will go through a variety of color changes.

Answered 4/22/2015

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