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Why is this area wrinkly, red and lumpy 6 months after facelift and neck lift? (Photo)

almarodSep 29, 2024
I had a facelift and neck lift with Lipo six months ago. Right after my right side, got a huge bump behind the ear in which he drained. It kept getting swollen so he drained it a couple of more times and then he said we shall leave it alone. Now it looks very wrinkly and red and when I touch it, it feels lumpy so I am wondering what happened here or why did this happen and Will it get better on its own?

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