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1 day post surgery, a two inch wound with dissolvable stitches has red spots and i am feeling a little pressure and itching. is this normal?

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Dr. Stanley Katz answered

See the surgeon: could be start of contact allergy or even early signs of infection. Visiting the surgeon who performed the procedure should help clear up any of your concerns.

Dr Gabor and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/22/2019

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A member asked:

1 day post surgery, a two inch wound with dissolvable stitches has red spots and i am feeling a little pressure and itching. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stanley Katz answered

Dr Gabor and another doctor agreed

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