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11 days post facelift/co2 laser. Left side neck swelling normal or seroma? Should I give it more time or be concerned? (Photos)

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Anxious Nellie
Swelling and brusining with some resolution, but my neck and jaw line are very swollen. The swelling was equal on both sides for the first few days, but behind my left ear, going down and around my neck, the swelling feels like a hot dog under the skin. It appears firmer and darker today and more painful I have a real concern about the normalcy of this but don't want to appear over reactive to my surgeon. He is a great surgeon, but hundreds of miles away. Need immediate attention?

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