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A 17-year-old female asked:

I was kissing this guy and he was biting my bottom lip and now its super swollen and how do i take of it? and how long till it goes away?

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Dr. Richard Zimon
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
Use: COLD compresses....and the swelling should resolve..AS LONG AS THE SKIN WAS NOT "BROKEN" If there was a breech of your lip/skin (ie bleeding) you may need antibiotics and you should speak with your PCP (Primary Care Provider) about your situation! Hope this helps! Dr Z
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