how long does it take to heal a fat lip?
Take a look at the inside and outside of your mouth. Look for any bruising. Make a cold compress. Wrap ice cubes inside a wad of paper towels or a washcloth. Apply the compress to your mouth for 10 minutes. It will numb the area and reduce the swelling. Press the compress against the inside and outside of your lip. 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. 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.