The surgery wound from my perianal pus removal a month ago hasn't fully healed yet and there's a small bump on one side - could that be fat? I attached a picture, how much longer might it take to heal completely and what can I do to help it heal faster so I can get back to normal

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Bump may be granulation or fat‚Äîkeep clean, sitz baths, and recheck with surgeon if healing doesn‚Äôt progress.

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