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What Is Causing Swollen Cheek After Cyst Removed?
I had a cyst removed from my right cheek. The incision is quite long and the plastic surgeon used 20-22 stitches on the outside and there are some on the inside. I ve noticed on day 3 after removing the steri strip, the skin between the stitched were swollen. I have stared to use polysporin on the area and am no longer covering it. My question is; will the swelling around the stitches worsen the appearance of the scar? I don t believe it is infected and am on antibiotics. I was also told not to talk too much but I have has to continue working. I am very concerned that the scar will be worse due to the swelling between the stitched. I have also noticed there is a part in the middle of this 2 1/2-3 inch incision that it appears there is Pliny on those stitches....a tiny line has appeared as if the skin is being tighten by the stitches. Please help.
Wed, 4 Feb 2015
Hi.Thanks for your query.
The skin between stitches getting swollen is a normal thing within a ew days as a reactionary edema or there may be a mild infection not to be bothered about. '
The swelling over the skin will not affect the final outcome of the scar.
Continue working but stop talking , people around you at the work will also understand.
Yes, the stitch marks may create a problem but to alleviate all this - it is better to get a changed antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines and a short course of oral steroids is highly recommended.
The skin between stitches getting swollen is a normal thing within a ew days as a reactionary edema or there may be a mild infection not to be bothered about. '
The swelling over the skin will not affect the final outcome of the scar.
Continue working but stop talking , people around you at the work will also understand.
Yes, the stitch marks may create a problem but to alleviate all this - it is better to get a changed antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines and a short course of oral steroids is highly recommended.
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