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SMAS mini lift, I look like I’m wearing an invisible party hat with a crease from ear to ear. Is this normal? (photo)

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I am 3 weeks postop from SMAS mini lift (no neck lift). Sutured: inside of tragus/vertically on scalp above ears/along hairline behind ears. The skin under my chin, right above my larynx is VERY tight LOOKING. I look like I’m wearing a party hat with an elastic string! My face is not tight. I know it will loosen a bit with time, but I feel as if I need a good 1/2” of skin to resolve this. I’m very embarrassed as I look fake. I cannot find any info on this issue, scared.

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