What Is A Parotidectomy And Why Is It Done?
A parotidectomy is a surgery to remove part or all of the parotid gland , the largest salivary gland located just in front of your ear. This surgery is often done to remove tumors , which can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) . Other reasons include chronic infections or obstruction of the salivary duct . At Alpha Surgical Group , we perform minimally invasive parotid gland surgery to reduce scarring and improve recovery times. What is the connection between a parotidectomy and a facelift? In many cases, especially in cosmetic-conscious areas like Beverly Hills , a facelift after parotidectomy is done to improve the appearance of the face after surgery. This procedure helps to: Tighten loose skin after gland removal Reduce facial asymmetry Hide surgical scars in natural skin creases This is often called a parotidectomy with cosmetic facelift or a combined parotidectomy and facelift surgery . Who needs parotid gland removal with a facel...