Pain around cheek and facial sutures from massage. Is this normal?

March 2, 2016
Asked By:grandbabies in Virginia Beach, VA

I had a face lift 7 weeks ago. I massage the lumps in my cheeks and face and cause myself pain at the attach sites of my internal sutures. Is this normal? Could my sutures be damaging my soft tissue surrounding the sutures

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March 6, 2016

Answer: Massage after a facelift

March 6, 2016

Answer: Massage after a facelift

March 4, 2016

Answer: Pain

March 4, 2016

Answer: Pain

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