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I still see some bulge on the back of my head after lipoma removal today, is it skin? (photos)

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Dear Sir, I had lipoma removed thru local anesthesia today, it was located in the area on the back of the head and neck, according to the doctor lipoma is completely removed but I do still see some bulge on the back of my skull? does not seem like swelling what can I ask my doctor for this bulge, please help?

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