Granulomas do not form within 42 hours. They are the result of a complex, delayed immune response in which the body attempts to wall off a perceived foreign substance. This process involves activation of macrophages, lymphocytes, and other inflammatory cells, and typically takes weeks to months to develop—not days. What you’re describing sounds more consistent with early post-procedure inflammation, minor filler migration, or a small hematoma—especially considering the swelling and bruising you had initially.
Even without injections directly at the
Circumcision scar, swelling and fluid can track along tissue planes and collect in that area, particularly if there’s preexisting scar tissue. This is not unusual. And while gentle massage can sometimes help, aggressive massage this early can increase inflammation.
The best thing to do right now is exactly what your treating provider recommends.Give your body the time it needs to heal. Take a deep breath and wait—there’s an excellent chance that, looking back in a few days or weeks, this will all turn out to be no big deal. Over 95% of the time, these early post-procedure concerns resolve without intervention. A
Try to stay calm ( I get it its hard to do!)—this is almost certainly a temporary reaction, not a granuloma. Dr. S