In addition to lots of defatting and tightening of my neck, the BCPS plans to remove or thin or something to these glands. This sounds pretty scary, and I was told there might be less saliva. So many questions. Attaching lots of pics, not sure if it's enough for an opinion, but I would appreciate whatever advice you have. Thank you so much for all of your help!
Answer: Facelift and submandibular gland removal The submandibular glands can increase fullness under the jaw, but removal of the glands is only rarely needed to obtain a great result. I suspect that you would get a great result without removal of the glands and would advise you to discuss this with your surgeon in detail. Removal of these glands does not typically lead to dry mouth or anything like that, but it can lead to weakness in one of the branches of the facial nerve (the nerve that moves the corner of your mouth downward) and can potentially lead to tongue numbness or paralysis. Good luck!
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Answer: Facelift and submandibular gland removal The submandibular glands can increase fullness under the jaw, but removal of the glands is only rarely needed to obtain a great result. I suspect that you would get a great result without removal of the glands and would advise you to discuss this with your surgeon in detail. Removal of these glands does not typically lead to dry mouth or anything like that, but it can lead to weakness in one of the branches of the facial nerve (the nerve that moves the corner of your mouth downward) and can potentially lead to tongue numbness or paralysis. Good luck!
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September 27, 2014
Answer: Facelift Lift Options Downsizing the submandibular glad is an option but it's not commonly performed. It does add risks to the procedure as previously mentioned. You'll have a nice result without thinning the gland.
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September 27, 2014
Answer: Facelift Lift Options Downsizing the submandibular glad is an option but it's not commonly performed. It does add risks to the procedure as previously mentioned. You'll have a nice result without thinning the gland.
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May 19, 2016
Answer: Is resecting the submandibular glands appropriate for my face/neck lift? Contouring or partial removal of the submandibular glands is a procedure that is performed selectively by some plastic surgeons to improve the contour of the neck. The vast majority of plastic surgeons can achieve a good cosmetic result without operating on the submandibular glands and will not do that procedure because of the technical difficulty of the surgery and a significant complication rate.I would suggest that your plastic surgeon be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the
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May 19, 2016
Answer: Is resecting the submandibular glands appropriate for my face/neck lift? Contouring or partial removal of the submandibular glands is a procedure that is performed selectively by some plastic surgeons to improve the contour of the neck. The vast majority of plastic surgeons can achieve a good cosmetic result without operating on the submandibular glands and will not do that procedure because of the technical difficulty of the surgery and a significant complication rate.I would suggest that your plastic surgeon be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the
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September 27, 2014
Answer: Submandibular gland facelift Thank you for sharing. Occasionally the submandibular gland is removed or reduced based on physical examination. As with any specific decision there are specific pros and cons. Consider what is important to you and discuss fully with your PS. If it doesn't seem or feel right, this doesn't need to necessarily be a part of your procedure. A good facelift doesn't necessarily require a gland resection. Hope this helps.
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September 27, 2014
Answer: Submandibular gland facelift Thank you for sharing. Occasionally the submandibular gland is removed or reduced based on physical examination. As with any specific decision there are specific pros and cons. Consider what is important to you and discuss fully with your PS. If it doesn't seem or feel right, this doesn't need to necessarily be a part of your procedure. A good facelift doesn't necessarily require a gland resection. Hope this helps.
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