I've grilled numerous facial PS's both pre-op and after failed 1st necklift about expected results; not one ever said my glands were an issue. My current facial PS said before revision that glands were "fine". Wrong. Now suffering w cobra neck w/few options to fix. If fillers, etc are useless, and this problem is common, why aren't there more treatment options? In the best hands, I've read dry mouth, etc are uncommon in partial SMG removal. Are risks exaggerated? Want safe solution that works.
December 16, 2018
Answer: Aesthetic surgeons are not research surgeons. That can't tell you how often shaving the submandibular gland causes dry mouth because they do not measure it. The data we have is for patients who for various reasons have the gland removed. The biggest problem with partial resection of the gland is that it is a very deep structure for cosmetic surgery with very important structures running through it. In particular, bleeding during the procedure can be very problematic. It is estimated that about 20% of patients will have a motor nerve weakness and or dry mouth after the procedure. Looking at your photos that you have posted, I see neither a prominent submandibular gland nor a cobra deformity. Don't make surgeons fix problems you don't have.
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December 16, 2018
Answer: Aesthetic surgeons are not research surgeons. That can't tell you how often shaving the submandibular gland causes dry mouth because they do not measure it. The data we have is for patients who for various reasons have the gland removed. The biggest problem with partial resection of the gland is that it is a very deep structure for cosmetic surgery with very important structures running through it. In particular, bleeding during the procedure can be very problematic. It is estimated that about 20% of patients will have a motor nerve weakness and or dry mouth after the procedure. Looking at your photos that you have posted, I see neither a prominent submandibular gland nor a cobra deformity. Don't make surgeons fix problems you don't have.
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December 16, 2018
Answer: Neck lift One of the facial nerves run through this gland and it could be damaged. If this occurs you end up with a deformity of the lower lip. The side damage would not move. You need to see a board certified Plastic Surgeon not a facial plastic.
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December 16, 2018
Answer: Neck lift One of the facial nerves run through this gland and it could be damaged. If this occurs you end up with a deformity of the lower lip. The side damage would not move. You need to see a board certified Plastic Surgeon not a facial plastic.
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