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Treatment of Hypertrophic Salivary Glands in Upper Lip

NB8691Mar 1, 2012
Best way to treat hypertrophic salivary glands in upper lip that that are more swollen then others?

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Dr. Mitchell Schwartz, MD - Account Suspended
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While there are a number of things that can cause this lip problem, it is certainly treatable.  Accessory salivary gland tissue can be excised.  Vascular lesions, like hemangiomas, can be lasered.  An oral surgeon should certainly be able to advise you on this.

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