Chin strap after facelift and neck surgery. (photo)

March 8, 2017
Asked By:shilof in Eugene, OR

After facelift, and neck surgery. I was not told to wear any type of chin strap. I, also, was released to exercise after 2 weeks after surgery. Could wearing no chin strap or exersing to soon cause internal stitches to come loose or skin become loose?

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March 11, 2017

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