How to treat face depression after parotidectomy?

June 17, 2016
Asked By:roselp in Philippines, PH

I just had my near total parotidectomy last week. Doctor said there will be a hollow part on my face when it heals. How can i treat this? Ive read about fat transfer, muscle flap, fillers ( is it botox?) what is the best way and what are the pros and cons?

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Answer: Facial Sculpting Using Fillers Like Voluma, Radiesse, Lyft, Juvederm and Sculptra and Fat

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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Answer: Facial Sculpting Using Fillers Like Voluma, Radiesse, Lyft, Juvederm and Sculptra and Fat

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June 19, 2016

Answer: Treating facial contour defects after parotidectomy

William Townley, MD, FRCS(Plast)Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
June 19, 2016

Answer: Treating facial contour defects after parotidectomy

William Townley, MD, FRCS(Plast)Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Filling depressions in the side of the face

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