A thorough examination by a plastic surgeon is necessary

Stephen A. Goldstein, MD answers: Procedure to fix jowl area?

I would like to know what procedure would be best to fix the jowl area and how long would I need to wait.

Also where the lump is in my cheek that the dr. said could be a nicked salivary gland there is now a feeling of a piece of string inside my mouth whenI run my tongue along the inside cheek that runs from the corner of my mouth to approximately, the side of my ear. I think it has to do with the salivary gland. It doesn't hurt at all. Just wondering how this would be fixed.Thank you.


Stephen A. Goldstein, MD
4 months ago
By Stephen A. Goldstein, MD - Denver Plastic Surgeon

There are several options available to treat the “jowl” area of the face. Of course, it depends upon the severity of your physical findings. The options range from simple soft tissue injections to face and neck lifts procedures. A thorough examination is necessary to determine what modality may serve you the best, especially since you have had a previous face and neck lift procedure. The “lump” in your cheek can be assessed at that time to diagnose the problem and establish a treatment plan.

I would recommend that you see a board certified/eligible plastic surgeon experienced in face and neck cosmetic procedures.

I hope this helps.
 

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