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Lip laceration

Lip laceration

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Is a type of:

Mouth disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Lip laceration
Ibuprofen
3.2
24 reviews
Acetaminophen
2.6
15 reviews
Pain medicine

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Lip laceration

Surgery

Laceration repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip
4.4
8 reviews
Laceration repair
4.4
8 reviews
Plastic surgery
Orthopedic surgery

Other treatments

Wound care
Irrigation

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Please explain how long does it take a lip laceration to heal?

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Why should I avoid tart or spicy food if I have a lip laceration?

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I got stitches from top lip laceration 17 days ago. Surgeon said to use badger lip balm with spf 15 24/7, 2 weeks after and oil massage 3 weeks after. Is it ok to add silicone gel with spf daily and silicone sheet nightly to routine? If so when can i?

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A 24-year old male asked:

What are the risks of an infected severe laceration on an infected lip after surgery that is two weeks old?

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A 33-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: Mouth laceration?

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A 46-year old asked:

Can you tell me what you suggest if the head has been hit and gets laceration, but the bone is unaffected, can there still be subdura hematoma?

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A 47-year old asked:

If you get a laceration in the mouth, can it form a scab like it does on skin?

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Can you tell me if a child who had head laceration and doctor used dermabond(glue) how long it will take for the wound to heal?

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A 17-year old female asked:

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A 38-year old asked:

What causes roof of mouth lacerations and bleeding?

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A 35-year old female asked:

After a head laceration what are signs to watch for as it is healing?

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A 34-year old asked:

Is evacuation of a head laceration scalp hematoma a surgical procedure?

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A 36-year old asked:

Can someone get a stroke from a severe laceration to the head?

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A 23-year old female asked:

Is it normal for a laceration on back of head from car accident to still cause pain 5 years later? Pin point sharp shooting pain and scalp sensitivity

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