You donât have to worry about making permanent changes to your anatomy or a difficult recovery from a major weight loss surgery. Adjustments to the LAP-BANDÂ® are made through a discreet and carefully placed access port that is connected to the end of the silicone tubing from the gastric band.
While aloe vera gel can be used by itself to treat swollen lips, you can make the remedy more potent by adding some tea tree essential oil to it. Tea tree oil is a strong antimicrobial agent, and it can help reduce swelling caused by infections and insect bites very quickly (12).
Because lip swelling and swelling in general may be a sign of a life-threatening condition, such as an anaphylactic reaction, you should seek emergency medical care (call 911) if you experience lip swelling accompanied by difficulty breathing, hives or rash, intense distress, fever, and redness or warmth.