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

November 6, 2017
Asked By:katykiss in United Kingdom Devon

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?

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Answer: Swelling

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Answer: Swelling

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