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Had Stitches On Top Lip, Knot In The Area After Stitches Were Removed, Lips Uneven. Obvious?

Hello, I had 4 stitches on my top (left) lip and 3 inside of the lip about 1 1/2 week ago. The stitches on my top lip were removed monday and the inside are dissolvable. However I have notice that my lip seems to be a bit swollen and theres a small knot/hard feeling where my stitches were. My lips are uneven is this normal, what should I do?
Wed, 14 Aug 2013
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Hello.i think ur lips become even within acourse of time.lips are swollen now as there will be infection iinside.use a broad spectrum antibiotic and anti inflamatory agent.even after one year if lips does not become even go for lip microsurgery
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Had Stitches On Top Lip, Knot In The Area After Stitches Were Removed, Lips Uneven. Obvious?

Hello.i think ur lips become even within acourse of time.lips are swollen now as there will be infection iinside.use a broad spectrum antibiotic and anti inflamatory agent.even after one year if lips does not become even go for lip microsurgery