I am 18 years old and just a couple of days ago I noticed the festoon. It only appears on my right cheek. Could there be a specific cause to this such as pms, stress, not enough sleep, etc.? I have read that it is high uncommon for younger people to have this so I'm a bit confused.
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The hard knots you are feeling at three weeks after surgery is most likely firmness from swelling from the surgery. If you are concerned then it is best to see your surgeon.
All of my patients are instructed to
take 1 full week off after any type of cosmetic surgery before returning to work or
normal daily activities. You should have
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