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A member asked:

Had a perineal repair 5 days ago. incision looks puckered, skin puckered is hard, painful. looks lumpy, wondering if this is normal.

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Dr. Brad Douglas answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Depends: Did you have a repair after a delivery of a baby, or for some other reason.

Answered 3/3/2018

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