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Does my lipoma incision look infected? (photo)

Giorgia27Apr 15, 2019

4 weeks ago I had a lipoma from my lower back removed. It's still discharging fluid and swollen. I'm afraid it's growing back. First picture 1 week after surgery Second picture 4 weeks after surgery

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