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Should I Use Hear or Ice to Get Swelling Down Now? I Was Using Ice First 2 Weeks.

LisaE50
I am 6 weeks out and still have swelling under my chin, in my cheeks (near my ears) and above my eyes (under my brows) after having a chin lift, brow lift and half facelift... Should I use heat or ice now?

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