I am using pressure, taking drugs to slow saliva, and getting nourishment through a straw so as not to encourage saliva. I have had many aspirations. Any additional ideas would be greatly appreciated. 3ccs were removed two days ago. It seems as though this might be quite rare. The rest of my procedure is really terrific and I healed quickly with very minor bruising.
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As gum chewing causes the excess movement of your facial muscles, I advise against chewing gum for a few weeks. Chewing one's food is natural and one must eat so chewing food is fine; gum chewing isn't a necessity and if one can avoid, they should so that the facelift heals optimally and...
It is important that the surgeon understands the relationship of the facial nerve to the anchoring ligaments and the anatomy of the SMAS and subSMAS tissue spaces accurately to perform a safe and successful surgery. Actually, extended techniques such as deep and composite plane facelifts while...
The photos is not a rupture of the suture line. It is a result of loss skin from of blood supply deficit. This can happen, particularly in smokers, but it can happen in anyone. Excess tension on the flap can also cause this problem along with a hematoma (blood under the flap) or an infection...
