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

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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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Dr. Joseph L. Kiener, MD, FACS
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