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Is it normal to feel a line of stitches from front of ear down neck 3.5 years post neck lift?

lesdauSep 5, 2025
Hello, I has a neck lift 3.5 years ago and can still feel a line of stitches or something from front of ear down neck. You can’t see them but they’re pretty prominent when you touch them. Is this normal ?

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