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Almost 6 month post facelift/neck lift swelling and burning (Photo)

A in FloridaJul 12, 2023
Hello, I am 6 months post facelift/neck lift procedure, but my cheeks and neck still swell up and burn, as well as the laser procedure under the eyes. I healed well, and had no issues, but the burning and the swelling never went away. My original surgeon is not able to help, I tried many different steroids, anti-inflammatory drugs, medical laser, ared light therapy. Nothing seems to work and it does not feel like its getting better. I am on Lyrica for the pain 150m x 3 a day. I am losing hope :(

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Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jul 13, 2023
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