Lump adjacent to scar on face - is this caused by poor lymphatic drainage? (photos)

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Rugby injury to the forehead which was glued and occurred in September. Deep wound into some layers of fat and approx. 1.5 inches. Scar is healing well and is still relatively fresh given this happened in September. Adjacent to the scar is an area of raised skin that is puckered and swollen. The raised area is only on one side and could perhaps be general healing associated with the adjacent damaged muscles or poor lymph drainage? However I'm unsure?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

It's difficult to determine the exact cause of the raised, puckered, and swollen area adjacent to the scar without examining it in person. However, it could be due to various factors such as scar tissue formation, fluid accumulation, or inflammation.

Scar tissue formation is a common occurrence after a wound, and it can cause the skin to become thicker and raised compared to the surrounding skin. Fluid accumulation, also known as a seroma, can occur after a wound and can cause a lump or swelling in the area. Inflammation is another possibility, which can be due to the healing process or an infection.

It's recommended that you follow up with your healthcare provider who treated your injury to have the area evaluated. They can assess the wound and surrounding tissue, and determine if any further treatment is needed.

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