How to eat and drink after surgery?
In the first days after surgery, the patient may have problems with oral nutrition. For this reason, nutrition is sometimes provided by placing a tube extending from the nose to the stomach. Most of the time, this tube is removed in the first week and the patient is able to feed orally.
Will there be a scar, how visible is it?
After lip tumor surgery -
The lip area is a very visible and visible area. The repair performed after tumor removal is planned to leave minimal scars in accordance with the principles of aesthetic surgery. However, some scars may remain depending on the person's skin characteristics.
Will my mouth become smaller after the surgery?
Lips are the structures that form the entrance to the mouth. When some of the lip tissue is removed, the mouth will shrink. However, with the repair methods applied, this shrinkage is often not at a level that will attract attention or affect the patient's speech or oral nutrition.
Will there be a problem with my speech?
After lip tumor surgeries, speech may decrease in the early stages. The amount is affected. However, after recovery is complete, almost all patients have no problems with speech or the pronunciation of letters and syllables.
Will the cancer come back? It is a type of tumor that does not recur or come back unless treatment is incomplete. However, in case of recurrence, this does not mean that everything is over; with a comprehensive treatment, it is highly likely that the patient will leave the disease behind.
How often and for how long do I need to come for control?
After tumor surgeries in the head and neck area Patients are called for check-ups every 3 months in the beginning, and every 6 months in the following years. This control process continues for up to 5 years. During check-ups, it is investigated whether the tumor has recurred in the lip area or neck area by examination and radiological methods such as ultrasound and tomography.
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