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Facelift: is a submandibular gland reduction safe?

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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?

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Dr. Amit Bhrany, MD
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Dr. Jonathan Kulbersh, MD
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Dr. Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD
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Dr. Brian Biggerstaff, MD
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Dr. Brian K. Machida, MD, FACS
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Dr. Christian L. Stallworth, MD
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