I would like to have a facelift and a neck lift to address jowls and loose skin on my neck. I had a parotidectomy ten years ago. After researching this site, I understand that many surgeons do not recommend having a facelift after a parotidectomy due to the increased risk of facial nerve injury. What would be the best course of action to address my jowls and neck? Would a neck lift be advisable?
August 26, 2016
Answer: Facelift ten years after parotidectomy Hello Dljinok- You appear to be a great candidate for a facelift procedure. Although the facial nerve anatomy can be altered with a prior parotidectomy, a facelift can still be safely performed. There are methods of dissection which allow one to detect the location of a facial nerve before physically encountering it. Though nothing substitutes for knowing anatomy exceptionally well. Ask your surgeon how he/she did in anatomy in medical school :). Find an American Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, preferably having completed a Facial Surgery Fellowship, who has postop facelift photos that look natural and that you like. Be safe.
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August 26, 2016
Answer: Facelift ten years after parotidectomy Hello Dljinok- You appear to be a great candidate for a facelift procedure. Although the facial nerve anatomy can be altered with a prior parotidectomy, a facelift can still be safely performed. There are methods of dissection which allow one to detect the location of a facial nerve before physically encountering it. Though nothing substitutes for knowing anatomy exceptionally well. Ask your surgeon how he/she did in anatomy in medical school :). Find an American Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, preferably having completed a Facial Surgery Fellowship, who has postop facelift photos that look natural and that you like. Be safe.
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September 23, 2013
Answer: Facelift is an aesthetic possibility after a parotid ectomy.
Facelift can certainly be done after parotid ectomy. Very rarely can it even can be done concurrently provided the path of the parotid tumor is known to be benign. Inexperienced surgeon will will be able to negotiate the facial nerve without damaging it.
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September 23, 2013
Answer: Facelift is an aesthetic possibility after a parotid ectomy.
Facelift can certainly be done after parotid ectomy. Very rarely can it even can be done concurrently provided the path of the parotid tumor is known to be benign. Inexperienced surgeon will will be able to negotiate the facial nerve without damaging it.
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