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I got lip stitches and the stitches are removed 4 days ago and it's day 14 and my lip is still swallow and sometimes there is unusual sensation also i am worried will the lip became normal?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Resolution: Following lip trauma, it may take some time to resolve Place a cool compress on the area and allow healing time.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/10/2020

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A member asked:

I got lip stitches and the stitches are removed 4 days ago and it's day 14 and my lip is still swallow and sometimes there is unusual sensation also i am worried will the lip became normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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