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2 wks post op thyroidectomy. skin pulls up when i swallow. the md had a term for it but i can't remember ? suggested i massage scar manually. name?
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Scar tissue: After some types of surgery one may develop adhesions that are fibrous bands and I think that is what your surgeon was referring to. Also the surface of the skin may have a scar. His/her suggestion is well taken. Use a good hand lotion when massaging.Be gentle.
Answered 10/26/2015
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