This patient is undergoing
surgery for Frey's syndrome which occurs when the nerves that once stimulated
salivation are able to connect with sweat glands producing 'gustatory' sweating
In Frey's syndrome surgery
Permacol® surgical implant acts as a barrier between these nerves and the
sweat glands
This enlarged view shows
Permacol® surgical implant in place ready for the wound to be closed
