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Strange lump/knot on scar where the drain was after full tummy tuck with muscle repair? (Photos)

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I am 5 weeks post op full tummy tuck with muscle repair. Aside from the swelling I am healing well and feeling great but I noticed this weird lump or knot where the drain was removed. It almost looks like a chewed up piece of gum, it's painless, it's soft on the outside but feels harder in the middle. It's kind of pink but doesn't look infected, I'm still worried about it though. Any insight as to what it may be? Will it go away or can it be fixed? I have a post op toward the end of the month

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