Is it normal to develop swelling around the eyes and nose after the removal of the bony lump from my forehead after 3 days?

March 19, 2018
Asked By:govend in Durban, 02

I have just had a bony bump . They referred to it as excision exostosis. After 24 hours the forehead began to swell, then the nose and now my eyes as well have become very puffy. Below the eyes it shoes huge bags. What can be done? the stitches have not been removed yet.om my forehead removed

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