I had a neck lift/lower face lift 8 days ago. When I take the first bite of a meal, stimulating my salivary gland, there is quite a bit of discomfort in the gland. This dissipates as I continue to eat. Is this normal.
Answer: Pain on salivation (parotid gland) after lower facelift A known but rare complication after facelift is an injury to the parotid gland causing saliva to leak into the cheek causing swelling, pain and eventually drainage. This can generally be handled conservatively without additional surgery. In your case a suture might have penetrated the gland, causing some salivary obstruction, which is evidently mild because you do not report swelling, and it improves over the course of the meal. This should resolve with time, but I would report it to your surgeon.
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Answer: Pain on salivation (parotid gland) after lower facelift A known but rare complication after facelift is an injury to the parotid gland causing saliva to leak into the cheek causing swelling, pain and eventually drainage. This can generally be handled conservatively without additional surgery. In your case a suture might have penetrated the gland, causing some salivary obstruction, which is evidently mild because you do not report swelling, and it improves over the course of the meal. This should resolve with time, but I would report it to your surgeon.
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April 16, 2018
Answer: Facelift and Partoid Gland Damaging the parotid gland (salivary gland) or the parotid duct would be quite unusual with a facelift procedure. There may be something else going on to cause your symptoms. I would recommend seeing your ps and discuss your concerns.
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April 16, 2018
Answer: Facelift and Partoid Gland Damaging the parotid gland (salivary gland) or the parotid duct would be quite unusual with a facelift procedure. There may be something else going on to cause your symptoms. I would recommend seeing your ps and discuss your concerns.
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April 16, 2018
Answer: Pain in parotid gland after facelift Hello and thanks for the question. Generally the parotid gland should not be disturbed with face/neck lift surgery, however it is very close anatomically to the structures being altered. There is an entity known as "first bite syndrome" which is usually associated with removal of the parotid gland but not generally associated with face/neck lift. The symptoms tend to improve over time.
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April 16, 2018
Answer: Pain in parotid gland after facelift Hello and thanks for the question. Generally the parotid gland should not be disturbed with face/neck lift surgery, however it is very close anatomically to the structures being altered. There is an entity known as "first bite syndrome" which is usually associated with removal of the parotid gland but not generally associated with face/neck lift. The symptoms tend to improve over time.
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April 15, 2018
Answer: Pain If you have damage to the parotid gland after surgery you will likely see some swelling on the cheek that worsens with eating. Saliva can leak out and cause fullness during meals. This can be treated with Botox and I would recommend close follow up with your surgeon to monitor the area
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April 15, 2018
Answer: Pain If you have damage to the parotid gland after surgery you will likely see some swelling on the cheek that worsens with eating. Saliva can leak out and cause fullness during meals. This can be treated with Botox and I would recommend close follow up with your surgeon to monitor the area
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Answer: Salivary gland and facelift
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