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Got a pacemaker incision was healing normal. noticed a blister on end of incision 4-6 weeks out. now 8 weeks out & it's still there. is this normal?

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Dr. Shari Schabowski answered

Bubble: If it doesn't hurt and is not changing it may be a suture that is irritating your skin. Check with the doctor who placed the pacemaker but without the above symptoms should not be serious.

Answered 6/12/2016

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

See surgeon: May be reaction to suture at corner. If not infected that is ok, but get seen and treated before it becomes an issue

Dr Seibert and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 6/2/2017

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A member asked:

Got a pacemaker incision was healing normal. noticed a blister on end of incision 4-6 weeks out. now 8 weeks out & it's still there. is this normal?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Shari Schabowski answered

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Dr Seibert and 4 doctors agreed

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