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A member asked:

I had a repair 2wks ago. my scar is very hard and feels like a much bigger mass than the hernia was, is this normal?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Scar: If you just had surgery, that is qitie early for keloid scarring to develop, I would notify your surgeon regarding this as to make sure there is not an infection going on.

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/9/2020

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Probably: Due to deep suturing of fascae / scar tissue and should resolve in 4-6 mo. Ask your surgeon on the next post op visit

Answered 3/26/2016

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