Tag: Post operative swelling

While the majority of post-operative swelling subsides naturally over several weeks or months, in some cases, it can become a long-term or even permanent issue. This raises a critical question for many patients: can swelling be permanent after surgery? The answer depends heavily on the underlying cause and how it is addressed.

It is quite common for lymph nodes to swell after surgery, with mild swelling being a normal part of the body's healing process. This reaction is your immune system's way of responding to the trauma and inflammation associated with the surgical procedure.