The Massive Growth On Kanye West's Upper Lip Is Concerning
Category
✨
PeopleTranscript
00:00 Concerned fans have realized that Kanye West has a massive growth on his upper lip.
00:09 Fans questioned the nature of the protruding growth on Kanye West's lip after he posted
00:13 a video of himself defending his right to post his wife Bianca's censory.
00:20 Aside from his new $800,000 titanium teeth, fans wondered what was going on with Ye's
00:26 upper lip.
00:27 The video starts with Kanye lifting his lip to show off his new $800,000 grills, and then
00:31 talking about how happy he is, why he posts Bianca, and if people don't like it, they
00:36 can hop off his page.
00:37 Which is fair.
00:38 It's his Instagram and he can post here as much or as little as he wants.
00:43 Several fans of Kanye dug up old images of him showing that he had the growth on his
00:47 top lip before his pricey dental work.
00:49 Although unwilling to speculate, experts today say that similar shaped lumps can be triggered
00:55 by an allergic reaction or herpes.
00:58 Others suggested that the titanium implants themselves could be to blame.
01:04 While painful or uncomfortable, often they will resolve itself naturally within days.
01:08 Celebrity insider and actor Pepe Weintraub weighed in on this, saying "It's a terrible
01:13 look."
01:14 Honestly, he should probably get it checked out by a doctor.
01:17 And if I were Bianca, I'd be extremely concerned for my health.
01:20 It's possible though that Kanye didn't realize that he was showing his lips in his
01:24 video.
01:25 Dr. Praveen Sharma told Mail Online, "One of the commonest causes of lumps on the lips
01:29 is being infected with herpes.
01:31 These can also arise from physical trauma or an allergic reaction.
01:36 Sometimes these are painful or uncomfortable but often harmless and will clear up without
01:39 treatment."
01:40 HSV type 1, carried by up to 70% of people, is typically transmitted by oral to oral contact.
01:46 It typically causes cold sores and mouth blisters.
01:49 Type 2, which is less common, is mainly sexually transmitted and usually causes genital herpes.
01:55 Dr. Sharma added, "If the lump persists for more than two or three weeks, or if you
01:59 are concerned, have it checked out by your dentist to rule out cancer.
02:03 Common risk factors for lip cancer include prolonged sun exposure, heavy alcohol intake,
02:08 and tobacco use.
02:09 As for all cancers, the earlier the condition is diagnosed, the better the outlook."
02:13 While it's impossible to give a diagnosis, there are a lot of possibilities for the lesions
02:17 we see on lips.
02:18 Karen Coates, registered dental nurse and Oral Health Foundation spokesperson said,
02:22 "One of the possible causes of a lump like this on the lip is some form of dental trauma.
02:27 This could happen in a variety of ways, including pressure from trapping the lip, an old piercing,
02:32 a sports injury, or an injury from snap-on teeth moving in the mouth.
02:36 Occasionally, implant-supported dentures can move, causing trauma to the surrounding tissues."
02:40 In the clip posted, Kanye revealed the lump as he addressed backlash from social media
02:45 users who said he was giving his Australian model wife too much space on his social media
02:50 page.
02:51 "I don't care, bro."
02:52 Grills are decorative covers for teeth, typically made of gold or other precious metals, which
02:57 can then be left plain or encrusted in jewels like diamonds.
03:00 While most examples are covers that can be snapped on and off the teeth, some are adhered
03:05 directly with a special dental adhesive.
03:08 But the flashy look isn't risk-free.
03:09 Guys, dentists say devices carry the risk of becoming a "plaque trap."
03:14 While a buildup of bacteria could lead to tooth decay, smelly breath, gum disease, gross,
03:21 and yikes.
03:22 Glue used to insert the grills can contain harmful chemicals that can cause further damage
03:27 to teeth and gums.
03:28 Everything being said, let us know what you think in the comments.
03:31 We do read them.
03:32 I hope you enjoyed this video, and thank you so much for checking out and supporting FTD
03:37 News.