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Can facelift swelling recur after it's healed? (Photos)

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shaunda123
I got a facelift 9 weeks ago. Swelling is almost completely gone. I noticed swelling on the inside of my mouth before I went to sleep on Sat 6th. I woke up on Sun 4-7-2019 with my whole face swollen, looking like I have an abcess, which I don't because I have dentures. I simply played cards with friends on Sat, had a couple of drinks then went home. It's Monday and the swelling is still here. I didn't drink or eat anything unusual and I'm not allergic to anything. What could cause swelling?

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