I’m 28 years old male with active lifestyle, with a lean/ athletic build. I’ve seen noticing that my submandibular glands stick out a lot making my lower jaw look swollen or puffy. I was wondering what doctor I could see about that. I read that they can be injected with botox to reduce their size.
November 25, 2023
Answer: ENT Hi. You should definitely start by seeing an ENT (otolaryngology) specialist. Submandibular glands can be enlarged for a number of reasons including normal anatomical variant, infectious, and inflammatory etiologies. You will undergo a comprehensive evaluation to determine the cause of the enlarged glands. As we age, the Submandibular glands may become ptotic and facial plastic surgeons (who have an ENT background) can surgically lift and trim the glands to create a smoother neckline/jawline. However, it is uncommon at your age for submandibular glands to suddenly become ptotic.
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November 25, 2023
Answer: ENT Hi. You should definitely start by seeing an ENT (otolaryngology) specialist. Submandibular glands can be enlarged for a number of reasons including normal anatomical variant, infectious, and inflammatory etiologies. You will undergo a comprehensive evaluation to determine the cause of the enlarged glands. As we age, the Submandibular glands may become ptotic and facial plastic surgeons (who have an ENT background) can surgically lift and trim the glands to create a smoother neckline/jawline. However, it is uncommon at your age for submandibular glands to suddenly become ptotic.
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