After surgery, my lip has swollen to 4 or 5 times its normal size. Is this normal or should I consider ER treatment?

July 5, 2014
Asked By:Glenu in Richmond, VA

I had Mohs surgery on the 3rd of July just above my upper lip & the repair involved stitching in and around the lip. I was expecting some swelling but not what I see this morning. My lip is 4 or 5 times normal size & I still have a day or so to go for max swelling (according to my instruction sheet). I see nothing for me to do as far as swelling. Is this normal or should I be looking at a ER visit.

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