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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Jaw Line
I had a facelift (lower) - result are good overall - healed very well... EXCEPT - at 6 weeks (now) I have what appears to be swelling under the both sides of my jawline - which becomes most obvious when I look down or turn my head at a downward angle. I didn t have this before the surgery. I realize it s likely the gland area. The glands themselves are not visible - but there is a fullness that I didn t have before. I m using my hair to hide it - but I didn t pay 13K to hide my jawline. Is this the last phase of swelling that is most obvious now as the upper face is now pretty much normal - or is it a gland issue - and if so, what are the options for that?
Tue, 23 Jun 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
As per your query you have swelling in jaw line after 6 weeks of lower face lift which is because of seroma or a salivary gland leak depending upon location. If it is at the jaw angle area near or under the ear, it may be a parotid gland leak. If it is in front of the ear along the jawline closer to the mouth, then it is definitely a seroma.
I would suggest you to go for fluid examination as a seroma will eventually resolve itself with repeated aspirations as needed. A parotid gland leak usually will also but may require other methods, at times surgical, to make it stop. Herniation of the submaxillary gland, a gland that produces saliva is another cause for this. Antisialogogues and plastic surgery is treatment option in that case.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
As per your query you have swelling in jaw line after 6 weeks of lower face lift which is because of seroma or a salivary gland leak depending upon location. If it is at the jaw angle area near or under the ear, it may be a parotid gland leak. If it is in front of the ear along the jawline closer to the mouth, then it is definitely a seroma.
I would suggest you to go for fluid examination as a seroma will eventually resolve itself with repeated aspirations as needed. A parotid gland leak usually will also but may require other methods, at times surgical, to make it stop. Herniation of the submaxillary gland, a gland that produces saliva is another cause for this. Antisialogogues and plastic surgery is treatment option in that case.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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