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Why still swollen from brow lift after 2 years? (photo)

fhippelApr 5, 2019
Underwent a brow lift due to having bells palsy many years ago. I'm a 58 year old male. since i have a reseeding hailing my surgeon made the incision over my brow in a fold. it's been two years since and I'm still swollen in one area. I have a consult scheduled later this month. Just looking for other opinions.

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