Aesthetic surgery journal
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Aesthetic surgery journal · Sep 2012
Case ReportsAn unusual complication following rhytidectomy: iatrogenic parotid injury resulting in parotid fistula/sialocele.
Rhytidectomy is a common surgical procedure performed by today's aesthetic surgeons. Newer trends and techniques leading to deeper and more aggressive dissection have placed the parotid gland at increased risk for injury during this procedure. ⋯ In this article, the authors discuss 3 case reports, review the relevant literature, and propose a treatment algorithm. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are essential to properly manage this complication.