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Have had stitches in my upper lip 4 days. should it still be so swollen? what's best to clean it with?

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Can be/be cautious: At most I would apply hydrogen peroxide on a cotton swab to the area & tease off any buildup of debris. The peroxide does turn to water but try to blot the area dry. Too much moisture at the site can impair healing.

Answered 2/6/2020

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