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Face gets very red after surgery, could this be healing?

January 4, 2014
Asked By:canyonlake

Had a mid face lift 8 months ago. Use retin .05 everynight and have for years. Use cetaphyl with sunscreen for moisturizer. 4 or 5 times a week lower face gets bright red. Never forehead. Could I still be healing.

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