Strategies for Submandibular Gland Management in Rhytidectomy

Logan Bond, Thomas J Lee and Thomas Gerald O’Daniel

University of Louisville, USA
Deprtment of Plastic Surgery, University of Louisville, USA

^*Correspondance to: Thomas Gerald O′Daniel 

 PDF  Full Text DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647.1446

Abstract

Submandibular gland excision is a described, yet less commonly used technique in operative neck rejuvenation, because of the misconception that this technique carries too high a risk for its potential benefit. The following is a detailed description of the key anatomy regarding the glands and surrounding structures, the senior surgeon’s technique, and an assessment of ten years of outcomes and complications.

Keywords

Submandibular gland; Rhytidectomy; Neck rejuvenation

Cite the article

Bond L, Lee TJ, O'Daniel TG. Strategies for Submandibular Gland Management in Rhytidectomy. Clin Surg. 2017; 2: 1446.