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Post lip surgery: my scar has a hard lump. Is this normal healing process?

I had lip surgery two weeks ago to remove scar tissue from an accident that happened years ago. The stitches have fallen off and now I have a hard lump. Is this normal?

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Dr. Nidia H. De Jesus, MD, PhD
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Answered on Nov 19, 2018
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