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[|Human|] Hi I had a big benign tumor on my nose .On 6th of feb that tumor was removed ... had stitches on nose and on the upper lip area ... quite big cut with many stitches .Had swelling in 1st week on my face , the 2nd week was much better ... in the end of third week again had swelling on the cheeks side of stitches ... Dr prescribed a course of Flucloaxcillin ... now there is a hard area around the stitches which is not swelling just like a lump .What it might be and how long will it take to go ?
[|AI|]  Welcome to Chat Doctor. 1. I have gone through your concern - the answer for your question about the hard thing you are feeling could be scar tissue formation.2. Usually post-operative period different stages of healing is seen, and finally it will form a scar tissue which is usually hard compare to surround tissue. 3. I may take up to 6 weeks for complete healing process.4.However there will be some trace / features of post-operative will be there, unless it's a cosmetic surgery.5. Previously the swelling was subcutaneous edema - post procedure. I would recommend getting a followup appointment with operating doctor to see the status. Good luck. Hope I have answered your query,anything to ask ? Do not hesitate to ask.http://doctor.ChatDoctor .com/doctors/ Chat Doctor.