Maxillofacial surgeon with unique expertise in head and neck pathologies, particularly salivary glands, as well as facial aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.
Diseases of the parotid gland are numerous and are divided into two main categories: non-neoplastic conditions (infections, inflammatory diseases, or problems related to the salivary ducts) and neoplasms (tumors), which can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (corresponding to different types of cancer).
Patients affected by these sometimes complex conditions often seek detailed information in order to make an informed therapeutic decision. As a Spécialiste en Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale exerçant à Bruxelles et à Waterloo and with expertise in both parotid surgery and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, I created this website to provide you with as much information as possible about the various conditions of the parotid gland.
I hope you will find answers here to the questions you may have before considering head and neck surgery. I follow a patient-centered approach, which is why I always take the time during an initial consultation to evaluate and discuss the relevance of each surgical procedure.
My goal is always to provide an honest and professional opinion. Do not hesitate to make an appointment to establish an initial diagnosis and discuss your expectations.
Sometimes, the cells of the parotid gland behave abnormally. As a result, they multiply continuously and the parotid gland
An obstruction of the excretory ducts may occur due to the presence of salivary stones (lithiasis), which causes a
In this case, in order to minimize the after-effects of the procedure, Dr. Yousefpour will also explain the different ...
Dr. Afshin Yousefpour is a maxillofacial surgeon with unique expertise in the field of head and neck conditions, particularly salivary glands, as well as aesthetic and reconstructive facial surgery.
This allows him to combine his in-depth knowledge of parotid surgery with refined aesthetic surgical techniques in order to offer patients the best possible results.
