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Dimpling and lumpiness after deep plane face lift with filler removal (Photo)

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5 weeks post op. deep plane facelift 5 weeks ago. i have dimpling when i smile (internal scarring from hematomas i developed on both side of cheeks). i am more lumpy on one side (hard and soft lumps). i am mostly worried about how i look when i smile (thick lower face and dimples). i have internal scar tissue that i am treating with steroid injections, warm massage and ultrasound. am i swollen, am i dimply bc of internal scar tissue or imply doomed? help!

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