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I had an inguinal hernia surgery three years back. my surgeon injected triamcinolone acetonide with xylocaine (lidocaine) told me to sit in warm water tub.reason?

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Dr. Subramaniam Arumugam answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Reduce keloid chance: I can only think of reducing thick scar or keloid formation by injecting triamcinolone acetonide - you should also ask your surgeon.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/24/2014

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