I am considering a neck lift. I have a large gland in my neck. The plastic says they do not remove them. I have heard others remove them to create a better profile. Which is correct? Is it possible to “tuck” them back in place?
October 14, 2023
Answer: Management of submandibular glands. The glands that you are talking about in your neck are your submandibular glands. You’re correct that some doctors do not touch them, other doctors will partially remove them to improve the contour of the neck. They can be partially improved by the traction placed on the platysma muscle in the neck when the SMAS is tightened, but if they are very large, they may still be visible. If they are to be partially removed, care must be taken to avoid some large blood vessels that run through the gland, as well as some of the nerves supplying the muscles around your mouth. Additional drains need to be placed in the area of the gland removal to minimize the possibility of a saliva collection and you would need to be on a special diet which minimizes saliva production for several days. I am not aware of any reliable method which push the glands up, nor any treatment which effectively shrinks the glands. Speak at length with your plastic surgeon about this. Best wishes.
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October 14, 2023
Answer: Management of submandibular glands. The glands that you are talking about in your neck are your submandibular glands. You’re correct that some doctors do not touch them, other doctors will partially remove them to improve the contour of the neck. They can be partially improved by the traction placed on the platysma muscle in the neck when the SMAS is tightened, but if they are very large, they may still be visible. If they are to be partially removed, care must be taken to avoid some large blood vessels that run through the gland, as well as some of the nerves supplying the muscles around your mouth. Additional drains need to be placed in the area of the gland removal to minimize the possibility of a saliva collection and you would need to be on a special diet which minimizes saliva production for several days. I am not aware of any reliable method which push the glands up, nor any treatment which effectively shrinks the glands. Speak at length with your plastic surgeon about this. Best wishes.
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November 9, 2023
Answer: Neck Contouring If you have ptotic or saggy submandibular glands , partial removal will aid in giving you a more definitive neck angel. I would recommend that you meet with a surgeon who is familiar with this anatomy so that you can maximize the results of a neck lift.
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November 9, 2023
Answer: Neck Contouring If you have ptotic or saggy submandibular glands , partial removal will aid in giving you a more definitive neck angel. I would recommend that you meet with a surgeon who is familiar with this anatomy so that you can maximize the results of a neck lift.
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