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Suggest Remedies For Swollen Lower Lip Post An Injury

Posted on Wed, 15 Jun 2016

Question: My granddaugher fell and bit right thru her lip. The bleeding stopped but her bottom lip is swollen. She is 3 yo. Should she get stitches?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Stiches on lips is rarely required

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to this forum.
Can understand your concerns.

Stitches on lips is rarely required, most of the time it heals on its own with in a few days.

It would be better if you attach some pictures of the swollen lip for better diagnosis.

I hope this will help you.
Wishing your child good health.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Patel (4 minutes later)

These are the pictures from my daughter-in-law

Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Stitching is not required but examination is important

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have seen the picture that you have attached.

Stitches is not required by looking at the picture but an examination by Surgeon is recommended.

Sometimes, it is difficult to comment on seeing the picture so i suggest you to get the child examined by a Surgeon.

Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad