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Help, Seroma and open wound after neck and facelift. Looking for a second opinion. (photos)

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I had a neck and face lift a little less than 3 weeks ago. Drains slowed to 2.5cc 24hrs and were taken out after 1 week. I developed a seroma that leaked behind my ear the day after. Doc would try irrigating with something that might help it close up and saw me nearly every day. Most of my neck and chin did heal. Now 2.5 weeks, he has decided to pack it with gauze. I’m freaking out and need a second opinion on what to do. It’s such a difficult area to manage. I can’t even shower.

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