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Positional deformation of the parotid gland: Application to minimally invasive procedures

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Anatomical studies of the parotid gland are important for mid‐ and lower face filler, botulinum toxin, and thread lifting procedures. The purpose of this study was to observe the topographic… Click to show full abstract

Anatomical studies of the parotid gland are important for mid‐ and lower face filler, botulinum toxin, and thread lifting procedures. The purpose of this study was to observe the topographic anatomy of the parotid gland using cadaveric dissections. The superficial lobe of the parotid gland was studied in 30 hemisected heads. Reference lines were made on the lateral aspect of the face. A reference line (the line connecting the mandibular angle to the upper margin of the zygomatic arch, along the posterior border of the ramus) was divided into four sections (P1, P2, P3, and P4). The superior, inferior, anterior, and posterior borders of the parotid gland were measured using the reference lines and sections. Using these measurements, we categorized the superficial lobe of the parotid gland into two types: type Ia, pistol‐shaped; Ib, pistol‐shaped with an accessory lobe; and type II, oval‐shaped. The superior border of the parotid gland started just below the inferior margin of the zygomatic arch. The parotid gland covered the posterior part of the masseter muscle near P1 and P2, but at P3 and below P3, the tail of the parotid gland was located posterior to the ramus and covered the anterior part of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. The topographic anatomy of the parotid gland serves as a reliable reference for esthetic procedures in the lower face and neck region.

Keywords: parotid gland; reference; positional deformation; gland; anatomy

Journal Title: Clinical Anatomy
Year Published: 2022

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