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Muscles after facelift feel too tight and spasm - 4 months post-op.

rubydog1966Sep 17, 2017
had a facelift in may but i am still troubled with muscle spasm i feel like a drawstring bag by end of day its so tight i cry its painful and feels horrid. it also pulls my eyes will it ever stop?

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