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I had a cyst removed 2 weeks ago from my neck. now it feels lumpy underneath the incision maybe a lump 1/4 the size of the cyst. will it get flat agn?

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Dr. Frances Ilozue answered

Follow up: You need to be seen by the Surgeon to determine if the change is consistent with post-op healing process. It's hard to give you the right answer without proper examination.

Dr Beck and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/15/2014

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Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Scar tissue: or still have inflammation. Have your surgeon check the area.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 10/9/2014

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A member asked:

I had a cyst removed 2 weeks ago from my neck. now it feels lumpy underneath the incision maybe a lump 1/4 the size of the cyst. will it get flat agn?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Frances Ilozue answered

Dr Beck and another doctor agreed

Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Dr Beck agreed

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