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Noticing Pulled Up "Muscle" Cords After SMAS, Will It Improve? (photo)

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Had smas lift 6 mos ago. I still see pulled-up muscles "cords" under skin. One side since surgery--pic with scar. As swelling has decreased, they're now noticeable on BOTH sides, especially in certain light--curtain pic. Looks like pulled up "austrian shade" :) My PS says they'll "soften" over time. What caused this? I don't see similar smas pix on this site. Is this a smas lift gone bad? How long do you think "over time" is? Will it ever go away? I'm starting to get embarrassed :(( P

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