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It is now 7 weeks after my lower facelift and I still have pain and sticking and pulling. Is this normal?

dabujiMay 1, 2014
My stitches still hurt. They feel itchy and very sore . when I turn my head I feel the stitches behind my ears pulling. Is this normal for 7 weeks after surgery?

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Dr. Sutton Graham II, MD
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