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What Causes Swelling Of The Scar Tissue Post Cervical Surgery?
I have scar tissue that formed on top and under the incision from a cervical surgery. It swells and is uncomfortable and looks bad. I am having another cervical surgery end of this month. How can the surgeons prevent this from happening and causing more scar tissue and swelling. Is there a way to treat the swelling?
Tue, 28 May 2019
Hi,
It can be infection/pus under the scar or it can be a hypertrophied/keloid tissue. Go to the surgeon who operated you and he's the best to know what has gone wrong.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shah Sayeema Nissar Kirmani, General & Family Physician
It can be infection/pus under the scar or it can be a hypertrophied/keloid tissue. Go to the surgeon who operated you and he's the best to know what has gone wrong.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shah Sayeema Nissar Kirmani, General & Family Physician
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