Excision Of Lip Mucocele

Normal Post-Operative Complaints

• May experience slight discomfort
• Area may look white in color
• Scant bleeding if site is irritated
• If sutures fall out or wound gaps, just keep clean as it will still heal very well

Call the Office if You Notice any of the Following

• Excessive bleeding from the site
• Pain not relieved by Tylenol or Motrin

Home care Instructions

• There are no activity restrictions
• Caution child to not irritate the site with teeth or fingers
• Ok to use a thin coat of Vaseline to area as needed