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Neck Lift Complication - Submental Scar Tissue Causing Platysmal Rupture. Is This Common?

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My surgeon says I have been very unlucky. My incisions were only around my ears, so I can't understand why my submental area had such a complicated reaction. I also had 2 small hematomas, salivary gland inflammations plus mild cellulitis along one side. My neck is still healing after 3 mos.. Have you ever encountered so many problems for a healthy non-smoker? Could I have some underlying condition that caused all this? At least my face does look quite good:-) I hope my neck does eventually.

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