I recently scheduled a face lift (not eyes) in December, but all my life, whenever I get stressed, my throat tightens and I feel like I can't swallow. Two people I've known have had a face lift and both complained of the tightness. I cannot tell you how much that worries me because of my throat. I have claustrophobia and I think this is part of that fear. I even have to have conscious sedation when I do to the dentist. Should I be concerned?
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