Parotid gland is protruding out of my face. Had SMAS 4 weeks ago and Sialocele which has dried up. Is there a treatment? (Photo)

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Had SMAS Prague 4 wks ago.I was diagnosed by my Surgeon with aHematoma 2 days after OP. He had used Fibrin glue but my right cheek swole massively. He hand express it on day of flight home. He still said hematoma! i could only see pink wateryliquid being expressed.Back in UK swole up again.Went A&E ,Dr diagnosed Sialocele.Prescribed Scopodermpatches antibiotics.Saliva in cheek dried up now.4wks on and i have Parotid gland protruding out my cheek! Do any Surgeons out there know what i can do now?

Joseph L. Kiener, MD, FACS · Answer

Sialocoeles and swelling of the parotid do occur following SMAS facelifts.  If they do not resolve spontaneously Botox injected into the parotid gland is effective.  Based on your photos your swelling is superior to the position of the parotid. It may be a serum or liquified hematoma.  Follow up with your surgeon.  Regards.Dr Kiener

Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS · Answer

I would consult with your PS again to have a look at this area and advise you. There is an obvious irregularity although as long as everything has now settled this will improve over the coming months. The swelling seems to be higher than the parotid gland from the photo so best reviewed by your PS

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