How do i take care of a swollen lip?

I got in with a ball on my lip and now its big and swollen now. How can i heal it?How do i take care of a swollen lip?
Step1


Take a look at the inside and outside of your mouth. Look for any bruising.


Step2


Make a cold compress. Wrap ice cubes inside a wad of paper towels or a washcloth.


Step3


Apply the compress to your mouth for 10 minutes. It will numb the area and reduce the swelling.


Step4


Press the compress against the inside and outside of your lip.


Step5


Take the compress off your mouth for about 15 minutes. As with any other injury, give it time between icings. You may aggravate it further if you ice it for too long.


Step6


Reapply the ice to your lip. Ice it a few times a day. The swelling will go down within 2 days. The bruising may take a few days longer.


Step7


Use a medicated lip balm, such as Carmex or Blistex, if your lip is cut. It may speed the healing.


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keep an ice pack over it. It will be cold, but after a while the swelling will go down.