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I had hip surgery may 1st. i now have a small lump at top of my operated leg which i was told it is scar tissue. would vitamin e cream help it by rubbing it on the scar tissue?

Q: i had hip surgery may 1st. i now have a small lump at top of my operated leg which i was told it is scar tissue. would vitamin e cream help it by rubbing it on the scar tissue?

: No, it will likely not. Take care.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, it will likely not. Take care.

Answered 6/17/2023

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A member asked:

I had hip surgery may 1st. i now have a small lump at top of my operated leg which i was told it is scar tissue. would vitamin e cream help it by rubbing it on the scar tissue?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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