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Two days ago i chewed my left cheek and lip really bad. now my lip has an unattractive yellow film, how can i rid the film or make it less noticeable?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Be patient: Rinse with warm salt water and if wounds are kept clean healing time is about 1 week.

Answered 2/29/2016

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