Suture remnant-induced sialolithiasis and suppurative parotitis: A delayed complication following facial thread lifting.
Feifei Xu, Hanwen Chu
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Case in brief
A 45-year-old female developed acute suppurative parotitis and sialolithiasis three years after undergoing facial thread lifting. Upon surgical intervention, suture remnants were discovered within the calculi. The patient was treated with antibiotics and underwent successful removal of the stones, leading to a full recovery.
What made this case unusual
The presence of suture remnants within the sialoliths is an atypical finding that underscores the potential complications of facial thread lifting.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Clinicians should consider the risk of sialolithiasis and suppurative parotitis as delayed complications of facial thread lifting, particularly if patients present with parotid gland symptoms.
Why it matters
This case emphasizes the importance of meticulous surgical technique and anatomical awareness during facial procedures to prevent serious complications.