Facelift Sores - is this normal? (photos)

December 28, 2022
Asked By:lavtaz in Melbourne, Iowa

I had a facelift and I had large open sores in the front of my temple an behind my ear. At the time I was told it was all fine and that it happens sometimes and was given antibacterial ointment. Was this normal? Does this happen? I still have scars.

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