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Tender hard lump after tummy tuck scar revision. (Photos)

Summer_2017Sep 4, 2017
Hi, I'm two weeks post op from tummy tuck scar revision surgery. I had dog ears removed on either side and extra loose skin removed in the middle. Since my dressing was removed 1 week ago I noticed a hard tender lump only on the lower left abdomen. I am wearing my compression garment and have sent pictures to my surgeon who has said that all is normal! I am still worried as I never had these kind of lumps when I originally had the full tummy tuck 1 year ago. I appreciate any advice?

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