14 weeks post face lift and neck lift - swelling under ear and lymph node and submandibular ptosis. (photos)

April 4, 2017
Asked By:chloetina in Boca Raton, FL

Post-op facelift/ necklift 14 months. few days ago discomfort under left ear. By end of day whole left side swollen under the jaw line.Past 3 days bad. After surgery not happy with left side.PS said there was nothing he could because gland was low, although the right side looks and feels fine. No toothache or ear ache. Y would this happen now, what can be done.hate the way I look on the left side normally cause of the jutting out. now it is uncomfortable. Should I see primary care dr?

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