I'm 2 months post face-lift and have a lump in my chin/neck area that my surgeon 1st said was pooling blood and later said was a salivary gland. There was no gland there before and during a sneezing fit shortly after bandages were removed I felt something snap/pop in that area. Any ideas what might have happened? Also, I am concerned that this could be cancerous and while my surgeon has advised me to wait, I fear that if it is something bad a delay would not be a good thing. Any advice?
October 17, 2011
Answer: Lump in Neck after Facelift
Without examinating you and touching the area of concern, it is difficult to judge what exactly is going on.
A localized blood collection will get better over 2 months.
A hanging salivary gland (a.k.a. submandibular gland) feels commonly similar to a large but soft grape. Your surgeon has the benefit of knowing what he has done surgically and how your progressed during your recovery.
He would also initiate the correct referral if your surgeon would be concerned about a malignancy.
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October 17, 2011
Answer: Lump in Neck after Facelift
Without examinating you and touching the area of concern, it is difficult to judge what exactly is going on.
A localized blood collection will get better over 2 months.
A hanging salivary gland (a.k.a. submandibular gland) feels commonly similar to a large but soft grape. Your surgeon has the benefit of knowing what he has done surgically and how your progressed during your recovery.
He would also initiate the correct referral if your surgeon would be concerned about a malignancy.
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October 9, 2011
Answer: Neck/chin lump after face-lift
I agree with your doctor. RELAX. The chances of cancer are extraordinarily remote and the risks of waiting for improvement are analogous to the likelihood of being struck by lightning. Give yourself a few more months to hea.l Only if it persists at its current size at 6 months should you consider further tests, in my opinion.
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October 9, 2011
Answer: Neck/chin lump after face-lift
I agree with your doctor. RELAX. The chances of cancer are extraordinarily remote and the risks of waiting for improvement are analogous to the likelihood of being struck by lightning. Give yourself a few more months to hea.l Only if it persists at its current size at 6 months should you consider further tests, in my opinion.
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