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Lumps after subcision

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Lumps after subcision

Postby AcnePwns » Fri Jun 11, 2010 12:51 pm

Hi doctor,

I had subcision that left behind lumps or bumps. It is pretty small in diameter and looks like a small to medium sized zit. Will this go away completely in time? If so, how long would it take?

Thanks in advance
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Re: Lumps after subcision

Postby dr. lam » Fri Jun 11, 2010 1:58 pm

hmmm, that should go away i would assume. however, if it is scar tissue, then sometimes 5-FU injection can reduce the bump. it really depends what it is. it could be lymphatic obstruction where it just looks swollen. obviously, if it does not go away after a certain time (hard to say maybe a few weeks to months) consider a 5-FU injection if your doctor believes that is the right course of action. remember i cannot give direct advice just offer general principles.
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sml
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Re: Lumps after subcision

Postby AcnePwns » Fri Jun 11, 2010 2:13 pm

thanks for the quick reply... I wish you were in my area
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Re: Lumps after subcision

Postby dr. lam » Fri Jun 11, 2010 3:50 pm

sorry that you are not here. hope you get the right treatments!
best,
sml
Samuel M. Lam, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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