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- Swelling, bruising and tenderness are common shortly after the procedure.
- Slight wound leakage or a pulling sensation may occur temporarily.
- Rest briefly and use supportive underwear as instructed.
- Keep the wound clean and dry and follow showering advice.
- Call the same day for fever, pus, rapidly increasing swelling, major bruising or increasing pain.
- For urgent GP care outside normal opening hours, call HAP 9252. Call Ambulance 912 only for an immediately life-threatening situation.
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