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What can be done to correct swelling 2 years post op? (photo)

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ArtDecoArtMay 4, 2024

It's almost two years since my deep plane facelift. I still have a swelling (ridge) on my cheek that hasn't gone down. My surgeon says it can't be fixed. Could this have been avoided, and is there really nothing that can be done about this now?

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