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How Long Do Surgeons Generally Follow Up After a Face Lift?

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It has been four months since my SMAS facelift. My surgeon has moved to Florida (hated to see him go). I haven't had any serious issues since my surgery, healing is still taking place (still some very minor swelling along the jawline, minor tightness and numbness around sides of face). He had told me at the onset that he likes to follow up for several months to a year on facelifts. Is it necessary to have further check-ups?

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