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Does A Lip Cut Need Stitches After Falling From The Chair?
Hi my 4 yr old tripped over leg of the chair and cut her lip, there is also a cut on the outside of the lip , I m not sure if the teeth has punctured right through! Will the outside cut need stitches.?? It s did not bleed much and she seems fine eating drinking etc
Sat, 8 Feb 2014
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
If your lip is swollen or bruised, apply a cold compress. If there is bleeding, apply pressure with a clean cloth for at least five minutes. Using ice can help limit swelling, bleeding and discomfort. Wrap crushed ice in clean gauze or a clean piece of cloth and hold it on the area affected. The rich blood supply in the mouth promotes rapid healing, often with little scarring.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
If your lip is swollen or bruised, apply a cold compress. If there is bleeding, apply pressure with a clean cloth for at least five minutes. Using ice can help limit swelling, bleeding and discomfort. Wrap crushed ice in clean gauze or a clean piece of cloth and hold it on the area affected. The rich blood supply in the mouth promotes rapid healing, often with little scarring.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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