Removal of left and right Submandibular glands for better aesthetic neck lift results.

Partial of total removal of submandibular glands might be necessary to be performed during a neck lift to achieve a better aesthetic neck lift result. However, without pictures in this forum, it is very difficult to determine if the removal of the glands would in deed have great impact on the outcomes or not. 

The glands should not be removed because this will potentially contribute to a dry mouth and cause dents in your neck contour.  The preferred approach is to shave the submandibular gland.  This is very aggressive surgery with many associated potential complications including difficult to control bleeding and permanent motor nerve injury.  Fools rush in where angels dare to tread.

Yes, a partial removal of the sub- mandibular glands can accomplish a  better aesthetic lift results, if they are enlarged significantly. It's important not to remove too much of the gland otherwise a dry mouth will result.

When improving the contour of the neck, some patients may need to talk about their submandibular glands. Submandibular glands are salivary glands that sit just inside your jaw bone. They may be big or hang low, creating a bulge on your neck. This bulge may be more obvious after a neck lift or neck liposuction.I like to look for these glands during the consultation and talk to my patient about these glands. The neck line may be improved by reducing the size of the gland (removing a small portion). It is not necessary to remove the entire gland. This should not affect your ability to produce saliva over time as you have other glands (parotid, sublingual, and minor salivary). This gland does sit near a branch of the nerve that controls the corner of your mouth. I would consider this a more advanced technique worth discussing. Safety comes first. 

I advice suspending your glands rather than removing them which will result in you not losing any function.

You have several options and a lot depends on your in-office exam.  Botox will shrink the gland and can be done while you are waiting to do something.  Suspending the gland works well if the drooping isn't to severe.  Removing the glands can be done safely.  There is so much redundancy of salivary tissue that removing the submandibular glands typically isn't a problem.  We have devised a way to remove the glands via a facelift incision and an incision in the chin.  There is a risk to tongue nerves but is low in competent hands.  Best wishes. 

first thing to try is injecting botox or dysport into the glands. If done a few times in a few weeks most people notice a definite reduction of gland size. I do it in stages.   Removing the glands is being done more and more. You really need to see someone who does it all the time as there is a learning curve.