I had prp with acell injections on my scalp. The next day I woke up with a lump on the back of my ear. It is tender to touch. There's no pus coming out. It doesn't move. Is this normal ? Is it something I should be worried about ?
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September 9, 2017
Answer: Acell lump; ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS NJ
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Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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