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Parotid gland damaged lower facelift. Am I likely to need more surgery? (Photo)

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My surgery was July 24th and it has now been determined it is definitely a parotid gland injury. This past Friday, my doctor drained and injected Botox and a drain tube to remain in for ten days. I am also taking Glycopyrrol 1mg three times a day. I have noticed little change since Friday and am not getting enough fluid in the drain tube to even measure. I am terrified I am going to have to have more surgery and my face will end up looking worse than it did before my facelift.

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Cameron Chesnut, MD, FAAD, FACMS profile photo
Dr. Cameron Chesnut, MD, FAAD, FACMS
Answered on Apr 1, 2018
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Dr. Cameron Chesnut, MD, FAAD, FACMS
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Dr. Thomas P. Sterry, MD
Answered on Oct 28, 2015
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Dr. Stephen Prendiville, MD
Answered on Aug 21, 2015
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Dr. Stephen Prendiville, MD
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Dr. Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS
Answered on Sep 23, 2015
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Dr. Eugene L. Alford, MD
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Dr. Robert Whitfield, MD
Answered on Aug 20, 2015
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