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What is this skin knot in my scalp after a facelift /neck lift? (photos)

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I had a facelift neck lift eyelift 2 /12 weeks ago . I'm happy so far with my results but I have time yet I'm still very swollen . My only issue is this skin knot on my scalp where the stitches were . It has been hurting since day 1 and still now hurting . It starts there and travels to my left ear. It's a stabbing pain . What can this be .??

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