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Hi i have just had an operation to remove an abscess from a cyst on my scalp how long should this take to heal and should i return to work the op took place saturday. any advice would be appreciated thankyou?
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Healing abcess: 7-10 days. Can resume work in 48-72 hrs s/p surgery.
Answered 2/6/2019
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