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How Can Surgical Incision Be Treated?

I HAD PAROTIDECTOMY 8 DAYS AGO. THE INCISION IN HEALING GREAT BUT FLUID IS BUILDING UP UNDER THE FLAP. IT IS not infected but it is sore, the skin is stretch outward now and I am afraid it will break open my incision or cause other problems. Will ice help this or do I need to go back tot he doctor to have the fluid removed. Because of the holiday the office has been closed.
Mon, 2 Apr 2018
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Incision leads to inflammation in that area, and so slight serous discharge can occur. If pus yellow colored coming out, then it is a matter of worry and concluded that wound infected otherwise not much problem. Post-procedure complete the prescribed antibiotic course and nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drug. If swelling continuously going to be increased then consult your doctor for examination. If you post a photo of an affected part than also more comment can be given


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Parth Goswami
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How Can Surgical Incision Be Treated?

Hello, Incision leads to inflammation in that area, and so slight serous discharge can occur. If pus yellow colored coming out, then it is a matter of worry and concluded that wound infected otherwise not much problem. Post-procedure complete the prescribed antibiotic course and nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drug. If swelling continuously going to be increased then consult your doctor for examination. If you post a photo of an affected part than also more comment can be given Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami