Drooling Surgery Treatment in Turkey
About Drooling Surgery
Key Highlights
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Significantly reduces excessive drooling and improves oral dryness.Enhances social confidence and quality of life for patients.Minimally invasive techniques often lead to quicker recovery.Can prevent skin irritation and infections around the mouth and chin.Offers a long-term solution for chronic sialorrhea when other treatments fail.
Who is this surgery for?
- Chronic, severe drooling (sialorrhea) not responsive to medication or therapy.
- Neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease, or stroke affecting swallow reflex.
- Anatomical abnormalities in the salivary glands or ducts.
- Drooling causing recurrent skin breakdown, infections, or dehydration.
- Significant social, educational, or occupational impairment due to drooling.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive ENT evaluation including a physical exam and possibly imaging (e.g., ultrasound).
- Review of all current medications; adjustments may be needed, especially for blood thinners.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure if general anesthesia is planned.
- Discussion of anesthesia options (local or general) and associated risks with the anesthesiologist.
- Arranging for post-operative care and transportation home after discharge.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection, bleeding, or bruising at the surgical site.
- Reaction to anesthesia.
- Temporary or permanent changes in saliva consistency (thicker saliva).
- Dry mouth (xerostomia) if saliva reduction is excessive.
- Numbness, pain, or swelling in the treated area.
- Rare risk of damage to nearby nerves affecting facial movement or taste.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial rest with the head elevated to reduce swelling.
- Soft, cool diet for the first few days; avoid spicy or acidic foods.
- Pain management with prescribed or over-the-counter medications as directed.
- Gentle oral hygiene; avoid vigorous rinsing initially.
- Follow-up appointment with the ENT to monitor healing and saliva control.
- Avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting for at least 1-2 weeks.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-1 days
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Expected recovery time:
1-2 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering drooling surgery in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with ent departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform drooling surgery. MediFyr helps you compare ent specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for drooling surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
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ENT Specialists for Drooling Surgery
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