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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.
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