Lymphatic drainage of the face
Lymph drainage from the face involves three key lymph node groups
Images illustrating lymph drainage from the eyelid and lips
| Area drained | Lymph node |
|---|---|
| Forehead | Submandibular (central forehead) Preauricular & parotid (temple and lateral forehead) |
| Anterior portion of face Inferomedial periorbital area (inc medial lower eyelid) External nose Nasolabial area Upper lip Lower lip (lateral) | Submandibular |
| Lateral portion of face Lateral cheek and temporal region Upper eyelid Lateral lower eyelid | Preauricular & Parotid |
| Lower lip (central) | Submental |
| Chin | Submental |
Images illustrating lymph drainage from the eyelid and lips
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