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Swelling getting worse 2 weeks after facelift. Is this normal?

Nbruce1979
I had a facelift and neck lift 2 weeks ago. The swelling is getting worse now. Feeling like ice on my face, worse on left side, numb, dull pain and uncomfortable tightness. What concerns me is that it's getting worse not better. Surgeon says it's all fine but I was out of town patient and he hasn't examined me. Right ear red and inflamed. I'm very very worried.

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