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Facelift Question. Is it normal to have part of my glands under my jawline removed?

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blufftongalMay 7, 2014

I went to a plastic surgeon for a facelift consolation and he wants to remove part of my glands under my jawline. Have you ever heard of this, I am a little nervous about doing this, but I do want a good result. I am 68 years old.

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Dr. Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
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Dr. Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
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Dr. Theda C. Kontis, MD
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Dr. Theda C. Kontis, MD
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Dr. Michael A. Epstein, MD, FACS
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Dr. Michael A. Epstein, MD, FACS
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Dr. Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast)
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Dr. Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast)
Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Sarmela Sunder, MD
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Dr. Sarmela Sunder, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Kevin Sadati, DO
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Dr. Guy Watts, MBBS (Hons), FRACS (Plast)
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Dr. Guy Watts, MBBS (Hons), FRACS (Plast)
Specialist Plastic Surgeon
5.0 | 292 Reviews
Answered on Nov 5, 2014
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Dr. Philip Solomon, MD, FRCS
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Dr. Philip Solomon, MD, FRCS
Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Oct 12, 2014
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Dr. Anil R. Shah, MD
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Dr. Anil R. Shah, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on May 16, 2014
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Dr. Gregory S. Keller, MD, FACS
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Dr. Gregory S. Keller, MD, FACS
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on May 13, 2014
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Dr. John J. Martin, Jr., MD
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Dr. John J. Martin, Jr., MD
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Based on the photographs I can see why you have concerns. Nine weeks however is a bit early to make final pronouncements about the outcome. If you are dissatisfied you should speak frankly with around plastic surgeon if not satisfied with his answer yet another opinion.

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