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Why Do I Have a Swollen Lump After the Extraction of a Cyst on the Face a Year and One Month Ago?

May 30, 2012
Asked By:casandra2408

had a cyst removed from the right side of my face near my upper cheekbone a year ago and I am left with a swollen welt looking mark the size of a nickel under my eye. doctor keeps giving me lazar and cortozoin shots and its not working. What can I do and why did this happen? I exchanged one lump for another I have been devastated, I am 43 The swollen piece of skin has been pulling lately. Can some one please tell me what to do? I just want my face to lookeven again on both sides. please help

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Answer: Cyst Removal on the Face

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