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Hematoma endoscopic forehead lift numbness left side scalp.

rafael55Jul 21, 2016
My surgeon doesn't want to remove the hematoma. I'm afraid it will cause permanent nerve damage due to nerve compression/pressure. The operation has been done 1 month ago. The hematoma is the size of a sprout. Should i ask for a second opinion or am i worrying too much?

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