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3 months after facelift I have large bag of loose skin at the edge of my mouth. Can you cut it out along the naso labial folds?

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I an 65 and had a face lift 3 months ago. I now have bag at edge of my mouth and on my chin that I didn’t have before. I also have swelling on chin that has never left.The plastic surgeon suggest cutting that little piece out along the naso labial fold. He may have to go a little farther down than that. I am concerned about scarring. I am also starting to get a loose pocket on the other side.I hate to have to do fillers forever. I got the facelift so I wouldn’t have to do that. What can I do?

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