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Lip laceration

2017-06-16 15:49:18
I got a lip laceration 2days ago never went to the doctor..been using hygrogen perioxide solution and honey.. And I never got stiches...what Should I do?
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Hi. Lip is one of those areas that moves a lot, while eating, talking etc. Areas like that take time to heal. If the laceration is deep, you need to get stitches for fast and proper healing.

Answered2017-06-16 15:58:02

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