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Is it normal to get a hard lump under the incision after an operation? (photo)

Alicia AliciaDec 6, 2018
I had a lipoma surgery ten days ago but now there is a hard lump the size of a pea on the left side of the incision. My surgeon says that this is how the tissue heals but I don't understand. This is the first time I have had an operation. Do all people get that? Is this normal? Will it go away? Shall I do something about it?

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Thank you for sharing your question.  Because a lipoma is typically pure fat, puncturing it does not impact it's appearance or feel.  Likely with lancing of the cyst it diminished the pressure being applied to the lipoma allowing it to appear less noticeable.  Hope this helps.

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