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Neck looking worse than before surgery. Is this normal? (photo)

Mily2019
Had smas, forehead and neck lift. 2 days shy from 2 months post-op. As long as I keep my head looking down then Its fine. This is the result the second I look up or tilted my head enough to take a zip of water. Emailed my surgeon and was told that it’s just muscle movement while it’s healing. I do feel that it has gotten worst instead of better. Am I just being paranoid? Is this normal? Should I not worry yet?

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