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SMAS and a neck lift 6 months ago and have lumps under chin still. Is this normal? (Photos)

dream2meFeb 18, 2018
I’ve been back to PS twice for steroid shots under my chin because he said it might be some scar tissue. Last shot was 6 weeks ago. Shouldn’t he know what is causing this and not be guessing? I feel like I look deformed. Is there a way to fix it? I’ve seen tons of pics of people getting this procedure done and they are completely smooth under their chin just a few weeks after surgery. I’m really getting concerned.

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Dr. Arnold Almonte, DO
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Dr. Babar Sultan, MD
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