Book a same-day dermatologist Kenalog injection if the wedding is within 48 hours — it shrinks an inflamed cyst in 24 hours and is the gold standard for a deadline. Cash price runs roughly $50 to $150. At home, apply a thin hydrocolloid patch like Rael Miracle Patch, Hero Mighty Patch Invisible+, or COSRX Acne Pimple Master overnight; lip-adjacent skin is thin, so avoid salicylic-acid microneedles (ZitSticka, Rael Microcrystal) which can sting and trigger contact dermatitis. Skip popping — a scab on the upper lip lasts 5 to 7 days and is harder to conceal than a flat red mark. Apply ice for 10 minutes the morning of, then color-correcting concealer with a green base.