Will lip lacerations heal on their own?

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My 15 month old fell off the chair and bit through his bottom lip. The inside laceration is about 3/4 cm and the outside laceration is about 1/4 cm. It isn't gaping open or bleeding anymore so I don't think he needs a visit to the ER. Will this heal on its own?

Lip lacerations rarely need to be closed and usually heal fine on their own. However, the outside edge of the lip should be closed by a professional healthcare provider due to increased chances of scaring and difficulty with wound approximation. In the outdoors, apply pressure and make sure the air way is clear. Due to increased bleeding of all mouth injuries, one should be aware to keep the airway open.

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2 Comments on Will lip lacerations heal on their own?

  1. i<3edward on Tue, 2nd Dec 2008 10:25 pm

    2. wow! this happened to me when I was a baby, except I fell off the bed onto a bench! My parents ended up taking me to the emergency room, but it wasn't that serious. I think you should at least take him to the doctor or pediatrician, just to make sure that it won't get infected, and maybe they can give you something to lessen the appearance of a scar if there is one. If it's not gaping and bleeding, I don't think you should have to go to the ER, just schedule an appt with a doctor.

    I hope he feels better!
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  2. Renee D on Tue, 2nd Dec 2008 11:02 pm

    3. Lip lacerations rarely need to be closed and usually heal fine on their own. However, the outside edge of the lip should be closed by a professional healthcare provider due to increased chances of scaring and difficulty with wound approximation. In the outdoors, apply pressure and make sure the air way is clear. Due to increased bleeding of all mouth injuries, one should be aware to keep the airway open.
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