I do not have any jawline due to submandibular glands. My neck/face contour could vastly be improved by a submandibular gland reduction, but is it too risky for an elective surgery?
Answer: Submandibular gland resection Thank you for your answer. A (partial) submandibular gland resection is sometimes performed to support a saggy submandibular gland during a face and necklift operation. It is rarely done on its own. During a necklift, the exposure to the submandibular gland is extremely limited, and few surgeons perform this surgery routinely. Before I re-trained in plastic surgery, I was a board certified otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat), the specialty that most frequently removes these glands for cancerous reasons. I can tell you that even with the wide exposure of an external incision under the jaw, it is not an easy surgery. Not dangerous, but not easy. The marginal mandibular nerve, which allows you to frown, runs on the surface of the gland. It also bleeds easily. I would say it would take a very brave, and/or skilled surgeon to approach the submandibular gland from a submental incision (and probably both). The number of facelifts I have performed numbers in the thousands, and resecting a submandibular gland is not something I take lightly. Fortunately, you would notice a tremendous improvement with or without gland excision from a face and necklift.
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Answer: Submandibular gland resection Thank you for your answer. A (partial) submandibular gland resection is sometimes performed to support a saggy submandibular gland during a face and necklift operation. It is rarely done on its own. During a necklift, the exposure to the submandibular gland is extremely limited, and few surgeons perform this surgery routinely. Before I re-trained in plastic surgery, I was a board certified otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat), the specialty that most frequently removes these glands for cancerous reasons. I can tell you that even with the wide exposure of an external incision under the jaw, it is not an easy surgery. Not dangerous, but not easy. The marginal mandibular nerve, which allows you to frown, runs on the surface of the gland. It also bleeds easily. I would say it would take a very brave, and/or skilled surgeon to approach the submandibular gland from a submental incision (and probably both). The number of facelifts I have performed numbers in the thousands, and resecting a submandibular gland is not something I take lightly. Fortunately, you would notice a tremendous improvement with or without gland excision from a face and necklift.
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January 12, 2021
Answer: Deep plane neck contouring The volume excess under the jawline is typically a combination of fatty tissue, anterior belly of the digastric muscles and lower part of the submandibular glands.
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January 12, 2021
Answer: Deep plane neck contouring The volume excess under the jawline is typically a combination of fatty tissue, anterior belly of the digastric muscles and lower part of the submandibular glands.
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December 27, 2020
Answer: Is a submanibular gland resection safe? Hi weewers,
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December 27, 2020
Answer: Is a submanibular gland resection safe? Hi weewers,
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December 27, 2020
Answer: Submandibular Gland Resection during Neck Lift When evaluating the jawline and neck, the presence of neck laxity, platysmal banding, submental fat, as well as the presence of submandibular gland prominence is analyzed. It is not common to perform a submandibular gland reduction during a face lift, but in certain cases it may improve the contour of the jawline and neck. The procedure does involve more risk, including risk to the nerve that controls movement of your lower lip, and risk to blood vessels that are near the gland. If deemed appropriate for you, an experienced surgeon who performs these commonly should perform the surgery. Whether submandibular gland resection or is an ideal addition to your neck rejuvenation procedure requires an in person examination by an experienced surgeon familiar with and comfortable with that specific anatomy. Best wishes.
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December 27, 2020
Answer: Submandibular Gland Resection during Neck Lift When evaluating the jawline and neck, the presence of neck laxity, platysmal banding, submental fat, as well as the presence of submandibular gland prominence is analyzed. It is not common to perform a submandibular gland reduction during a face lift, but in certain cases it may improve the contour of the jawline and neck. The procedure does involve more risk, including risk to the nerve that controls movement of your lower lip, and risk to blood vessels that are near the gland. If deemed appropriate for you, an experienced surgeon who performs these commonly should perform the surgery. Whether submandibular gland resection or is an ideal addition to your neck rejuvenation procedure requires an in person examination by an experienced surgeon familiar with and comfortable with that specific anatomy. Best wishes.
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December 16, 2020
Answer: Submandibular Gland Removal during Facelift Removing the submandibular gland is not a simple part of the facelift operation. There are several maneuvers to perform before considering submandibular gland removal. If you already have no jawline, a proper deep plane facelift with removal of the submental / neck fat will give you a much improved jawline. Submandibular gland removals are associated with increased risks of fluid collections, bleeding, nerve injuries, and increased post-op swelling.
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December 16, 2020
Answer: Submandibular Gland Removal during Facelift Removing the submandibular gland is not a simple part of the facelift operation. There are several maneuvers to perform before considering submandibular gland removal. If you already have no jawline, a proper deep plane facelift with removal of the submental / neck fat will give you a much improved jawline. Submandibular gland removals are associated with increased risks of fluid collections, bleeding, nerve injuries, and increased post-op swelling.
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