Lipoma surgery post

2021-08-22 18:03:35
I had a lipoma surgery on my wrist 4 weeks back. My wound is largely healed but there is pain and tightness where the stitches were there. There is a bump sorts where the stitches were there. It looks weird not sure if this is how it is supposed to look. Can you pls advise ?
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Hi. Going by the picture it looks like a thick scar and mild edema in the suture line. Pain and Tightness(stiffness) is due to the evolving scar tissue. I suggest you to do mild exercises on a daily basis. Even you can visit a physiotherapist for a therapy session. Size of the scar will slowly reduce upto 10 to 30% over the months but it not disappear.
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If you don't keep your wrist flexible the scar tissue will become strong and it will hamper your wrist movements.

Answered2021-08-29 13:25:50

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This looks like a secondarily healed scar from your previous surgery. If there is swelling over the suture line you need to get a live consult from the general surgeon to closely examine it.

Answered2021-08-23 02:28:12

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