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What Causes Small Hard Nodule Near Jaw?
Hi! I just had a medical procedure done. Lipo of my flanks as well as a profractional laser resurfacing on my face. I am 2 days post op and I just noticed I have a small hard nodule just below my upper jawline. Not quite below my ear (I ve have that before) but closer to my jaw. If that makes any sense. I am going for my post op appointment tomorrow and will most certainly ask my surgeon.... but I m feeling a little panicked about this. Could this mean there is an infection from my facial procedure or Could this be a sign for something more serious. I am on antibiotics. Thank you! .
Tue, 15 Sep 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
As per your query you have nodule under the jaw line . Well there can be many reasons for such kind of nodule it could be a cyst , a mucocele or infection from the procedure . There is nothing to panic . Your saliva moves from a salivary gland through tiny tubes into your mouth. One of these ducts can become damaged or blocked. When this tube get blocked by some foreign particle or blocked after minor injury , gland get swelled and form a lump . You mention that you have appointment tomorrow . I would suggest you to discuss this with your doctor . Doctor may order test like CT scan or MRI to confirm the diagnosis and rule out infection due to procedure or cyst . Doctor may extent the course of antibiotics or drain it with minor cut . For now drink plenty of water , apply warm compresses to it and , suck on sugar free lemon candy and take proper rest .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
As per your query you have nodule under the jaw line . Well there can be many reasons for such kind of nodule it could be a cyst , a mucocele or infection from the procedure . There is nothing to panic . Your saliva moves from a salivary gland through tiny tubes into your mouth. One of these ducts can become damaged or blocked. When this tube get blocked by some foreign particle or blocked after minor injury , gland get swelled and form a lump . You mention that you have appointment tomorrow . I would suggest you to discuss this with your doctor . Doctor may order test like CT scan or MRI to confirm the diagnosis and rule out infection due to procedure or cyst . Doctor may extent the course of antibiotics or drain it with minor cut . For now drink plenty of water , apply warm compresses to it and , suck on sugar free lemon candy and take proper rest .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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