Been 2 weeks since facelift and parodit gland leakage. Has progressively getting worse Taking ropanul have drain in and compression I missing work i need this to end asap have been conservative and no results What my next course of action
March 18, 2016
Answer: Leakage after Facelift from the Parotid Sorry to hear about your difficulty. As others have mentioned, this is a problem that will stop, but patience is the key. I give my patients the following advice if this very rare event happens. 1) When eating, put pressure on the site of leakage over your parotid gland, firm pressure2) See your surgeon regularly to assess the amount3) consider Botox to reduce saliva production.typically, after a few weeks #1 will stop it.
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March 18, 2016
Answer: Leakage after Facelift from the Parotid Sorry to hear about your difficulty. As others have mentioned, this is a problem that will stop, but patience is the key. I give my patients the following advice if this very rare event happens. 1) When eating, put pressure on the site of leakage over your parotid gland, firm pressure2) See your surgeon regularly to assess the amount3) consider Botox to reduce saliva production.typically, after a few weeks #1 will stop it.
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March 17, 2016
Answer: Parotid leak Like others, I would advise patience. I realize this is easier said than done, but to try to jump to some intervention is premature at this point. And, could potentially make things worse. Like others have mentioned, in addition to the medications which dry secretions, drains, compressions, bland diet, and Botox are the mainstays of treatment. Keep in close contact with your plastic surgeon, wear your garments, and statistics say that this should in all likelihood get better with time.Best of luck! Dr. Subbio Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Newtown Square/Philadelphia, PA
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March 17, 2016
Answer: Parotid leak Like others, I would advise patience. I realize this is easier said than done, but to try to jump to some intervention is premature at this point. And, could potentially make things worse. Like others have mentioned, in addition to the medications which dry secretions, drains, compressions, bland diet, and Botox are the mainstays of treatment. Keep in close contact with your plastic surgeon, wear your garments, and statistics say that this should in all likelihood get better with time.Best of luck! Dr. Subbio Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Newtown Square/Philadelphia, PA
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