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I had a brow and forehead lift. Can I fly in a week? I am 3 weeks post surgery now.

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The visible swelling has gone but I still have considerable pain my feels bruised at touch all over.

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Dr. Paul Lanfranchi, DO, FAOCOO
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Dr. Michael I. Echavez, MD
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Dr. Michael I. Echavez, MD
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Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
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