Do we need to modify the Parotidectomy incision?
The modified incision provides an excellent exposure of the Parotid tumor without jeopardizing the vascularity of the flap. This unique incision gives highly esthetic results, excellent exposure of the tumor and facial nerve delineation and should be used in all Parotid surgical procedures.
What is modified Blair incision?
Starts in front of the ear, underneath the earlobe and down into a cervical crease, used to get access to the left parotid area for ECD of a pleomorphic adenoma.
What is Tragal pointer?
The “cartilaginous pointer” or “tragal pointer”: the anterior tip of the tragus portion of the external ear cartilage. The main trunk is reported to be 1 cm deep and inferior to the pointer. The main trunk is reported to be 6 to 8 mm from the inferiomedial end of this suture line.
What is superficial Parotidectomy?
Surgery to remove a tumor in the superficial lobe is called a superficial parotidectomy. Surgery to remove a tumor in the deep lobe — or in both the deep and superficial lobes — is called a total parotidectomy. The two lobes are separated by the facial nerve.
Where are incisions for facelift?
A traditional facelift incision often begins in the hairline at the temples, continues around the ear and ends in the lower scalp. Fat may be sculpted or redistributed from the face, jowls and neck and underlying tissue is repositioned, commonly the deeper layers of the face and the muscles are also lifted.
How long does facial numbness last after parotidectomy?
You may have numbness in your earlobe and weakness in your face. For most people, these problems get better within 3 to 4 months. But it can take as long as a year. In some cases, problems with facial movement are permanent.
How do I know if I have facial nerve parotid surgery?
The posterior belly of digastric muscle is the most easily identifiable and a very consistent landmark for facial nerve dissection during parotidectomy. When supplemented with the tragal pointer, accuracy in identifying the facial nerve trunk is very high, thereby avoiding inadvertent injury to the nerve trunk.
How long does it take to recover from a parotidectomy?
While most patients recover completely within 3-4 months, others may take as long as one year.
What is the best facelift procedure?
The deep plane facelift is generally considered the most comprehensive and long lasting type of facelift. This facelift involves the layer of muscles under your facial skin. These muscles are responsible for much of the drooping or sagging you may experience in your face as you age.