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6 weeks post Facelift: Black mark appeared under the skin in my temple wound, is this spitting stitches? (photo)

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Nige54
Hi there. I am 6 weeks post op and healing well but just noticed today a small black looking area under the skin in my temple wound. It wasn't there before. Is this one of those spitting stitches or something else and should I get it seen to or just leave it? Thanks

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