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Why do so many post-facelift patients have an indentation on the upper mid-cheek and strange jawline skin?

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I'm in need of a facelift but concerned about these giveaway complications. Too often I see this strange jaw skin "draw" and a distinct ?suture indentation on the cheek.

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