I had a benign tumour removed from my paratoid gland 18 months ago, I had temporary paralysis on that side of my face but it recovered after 3 months. Can I have a face and neck lift without damaging the nerves and causing paralysis to return?
Answer: Yes, it Can Be Performed I am sorry to hear about the issues that you had after your surgery. In a nutshell, the answer is that you can have a facelift after parotid tumor removal. Obviously, your Surgeon needs to be aware of this and make his/her surgical plan accordingly. I have encountered this scenario a number of times in my career and as long as appropriate caution is utilized, there should be no issues.
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Answer: Yes, it Can Be Performed I am sorry to hear about the issues that you had after your surgery. In a nutshell, the answer is that you can have a facelift after parotid tumor removal. Obviously, your Surgeon needs to be aware of this and make his/her surgical plan accordingly. I have encountered this scenario a number of times in my career and as long as appropriate caution is utilized, there should be no issues.
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Answer: Facelift after Parotid Surgery It is definitely possible to have facelift surgery after parotid surgery. I have performed facelifts on patients years after having partial removal of tumors or portions of their parotid gland. It is very important you see a facial plastic surgeon that has performed parotid surgery and is familiar with the anatomy. Nerve damage should be unlikely, but given that you had previous weakness/paralysis of the nerve after surgery you are at increased risk for having temporary weakness again after facelift surgery. Make sure to let your surgeon know this history and she can council you on the risks.
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Answer: Facelift after Parotid Surgery It is definitely possible to have facelift surgery after parotid surgery. I have performed facelifts on patients years after having partial removal of tumors or portions of their parotid gland. It is very important you see a facial plastic surgeon that has performed parotid surgery and is familiar with the anatomy. Nerve damage should be unlikely, but given that you had previous weakness/paralysis of the nerve after surgery you are at increased risk for having temporary weakness again after facelift surgery. Make sure to let your surgeon know this history and she can council you on the risks.
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August 21, 2024
Answer: Nerve Since the facial nerve runs through the parotid gland and your surgeon will stay in the area superficial to your gland site, technically you should be OK. However, you are at some increased risk since scar tissue has formed where the gland was removed and anatomy has shifted a little.
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August 21, 2024
Answer: Nerve Since the facial nerve runs through the parotid gland and your surgeon will stay in the area superficial to your gland site, technically you should be OK. However, you are at some increased risk since scar tissue has formed where the gland was removed and anatomy has shifted a little.
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July 29, 2024
Answer: Facelift After Parotidectomy Hello, hope you are well. Thanks for posting your questions. Whether a facelift can be done safely depends on the parotidectomy surgery that took place before it. In most cases, the answer will be 'yes,' but tumor characteristics and reconstruction that may or may not have taken place at the time of the prior surgery may increase the risk of facial nerve injury with a facelift.
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July 29, 2024
Answer: Facelift After Parotidectomy Hello, hope you are well. Thanks for posting your questions. Whether a facelift can be done safely depends on the parotidectomy surgery that took place before it. In most cases, the answer will be 'yes,' but tumor characteristics and reconstruction that may or may not have taken place at the time of the prior surgery may increase the risk of facial nerve injury with a facelift.
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July 25, 2024
Answer: Facelift after parotidectomy is safe This is not a common procedure and the facial nerve will be more superficial because the superficial parotid has been removed. Sometimes even just the other side will be done as the operated side is already lifted somewhat from the parotidectomy. Your best bet is to find a surgeon comfortable with facial plastics and who feels comfortable with what essentially would be a revision facelift on that side.
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July 25, 2024
Answer: Facelift after parotidectomy is safe This is not a common procedure and the facial nerve will be more superficial because the superficial parotid has been removed. Sometimes even just the other side will be done as the operated side is already lifted somewhat from the parotidectomy. Your best bet is to find a surgeon comfortable with facial plastics and who feels comfortable with what essentially would be a revision facelift on that side.
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