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Why has my jawline completely disappeared after neck and facelift? (Photo)

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SeekingResultsNov 23, 2016

4 weeks post op (neck, face and endoscopic brown lift) and very worried that my jawline has completely disappeared. It looks awful :( Also, deep incision scar under left earlobe that seems to have 'stretched'? What can I do? Can it be restitched? It's so obvious. Finally, there are deep indentations in my left cheek when I try to smile. They are very painful. Is this normal after this operation? Any HONEST feedback welcome please.

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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
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