Dr. Lucas Bryant
Facial Plastic Surgery
Lebanon
10 years experience male
Locations
Regional ENT
Lebanon
My office hours
Wednesday: Closed
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Insurances accepted
Medicare
Anthem BC Life & Health Insurance Company
Amerigroup
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Tennessee
Cigna
About
Bio
Otolaryngology, head and neck surgeon. Facial plastic surgery fellow. Focusing on ENT disorders as well as cosmetic and reconstructive facial plastic surgery.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Facial Plastic Surgery
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Licenses
United States: New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee
Doctor Q&A
42 Answers
13 Agrees
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A 27-year-old female asked:

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It depends: Thanks for asking! Your question is difficult to answer based on the information you gave. If this is new and concerning, I would consider having a ph... Read More
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Needs a plan: The treatment for epidermoid lesions is usually surgical. I presume you have a good, qualified medical team that's already on top of this problem for ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:

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Pulsating tinnitu: Could be pulsatilla tinnitus. If it goes away when pressing on your neck it may be venous from a high riding jugular bulb or other.
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Inflammation: In most cases this phrase is used to describe some level of sinus inflammation. Make sure you discuss your specific case with your treating physician.
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A 55-year-old male asked:

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Probably: True food poisoning is a short lived event. Your body reacts acutely to things like that by increasing neutrophils. Lymphocytes respond more slowly. L... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:

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It depends: Your symptoms could be a few different things based on your personal medical history. Things to consider include a common cold and sinusitis. Inflamma... Read More
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A female asked:

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Pain avoidance: Hi Emily, it is hard to say exactly what you are talking about. Sometimes a blister has a whitish color. You can try padding around the painful area t... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:

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Depends: More likely to be unsanitary for the nose picker. Placing dirty fingers into your nose can colonize yourself with bad bacteria such as MRSA. Whether o... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:

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No: Sinusitis in and of itself should never cause a stiff neck. If someone has a stiff neck, they should look for other causes. Sinusitis can progress, wh... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Hydrate : Drink lots of water, if active over more than 1 hour, also replace salt (Gatorade etc.), seek shade, and stand up slowly when sitting/lying down
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A male asked:

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Lymph node or gland: That site is most commonly a reactive lymph node or submandibular gland causing pain. Here is no way to tell with your short story, but please seek ex... Read More
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A 53-year-old female asked:

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It depends : Sorry to hear you are not feeling well. What do you mean by failed? Your current calcium, albumin, PTH levels would be needed to really understand you... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:

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Normal Healing: A runny nose immediately after sinus surgery can be caused by increased mucous production while the inside of your nose heals from the surgery. You ca... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:

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Congenital: Preauricular sinus is a anomaly some people are born with. It is often discovered when the tract gets infected.
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A 39-year-old member asked:

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Most likely not: You skull (head) is made of bone and is very unlikely to pop from internal pressure. With that being said, if someone has an extreme headache, it is c... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:

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Should be fine: I would not worry too much about a mole being traumatically removed. Perhaps it was serendipitous. Certainly be sure to seek evaluation depending upon... Read More
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Legs: Level any appendage with the heart and use an appropriately sized cuff
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A 28-year-old member asked:

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Strengthen&stretch: Although stretching is helpful to treat the symptom, if you want to fix the true problem, it often lies in muscle imbalances. Gate problems and weakne... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:

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Medics and surgery: Usually sinus problems are treated first with medication. If these do not completely resolve your symptoms, surgery is often the next step. ENT and al... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:

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Depends: Middle ear effusion (fluid) can be caused by many things. Infection, eustachian tube dysfunction, CSF, a mass, etc. To find out what is causing your f... Read More
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A 60-year-old female asked:

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Cannot say: I'm sorry you don't feel well. The symptoms you describe are very vague and without more information, difficult to discuss. Consider an e-consult or e... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:

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One way for 0% risk: The only way to have zero risk is to have nothing done. Period. You automatically assume risk by undergoing a procedure. In general, rhinoplasty is a ... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:

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Tinnitus varies: Tinnitus can be a very frustrating thing to deal with. It is not well defined, comes in several different forms, and has no great, consistent cure. Th... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:

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Possibly: Your skin may react and be more sensitive to LED light therapy if you are using topical retinol products. Definitely discuss your concerns and let you... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:

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Variety: This depends partially on what you are trying to accomplish. Aerobic options may include running, skating, rollerblading, cycling, and swimming. For e... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:

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Depends on the cause: For a running nose and nasal congestion nasal sprays including Afrin and phenylephrine may be helpful. If it is chronic rhinorrhea (runny nose), nasa... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:

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Submandibular gland: We would need more information to give a complete diagnosis. Feel free to use the consult request if you wish to get more information. With that said,... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:

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Veins : Red vessels are arteries full of oxygen. Darker vessels are usually blue/purple veins. They are a different color due to their lack of oxygen. You can... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:

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Not the same: Hi Lucy, Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Ibuprofen do not work the same and the doses do not compare. The amount of pain they reduce will depend on the i... Read More
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Antibiotic ointment: Popped blisters can be covered with a bandage to protect the area. Using an antibiotic ointment will help keep clean and improve wound healing environ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:

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Need to see surgeon: This is not normal. Please discuss with your surgeon ASAP.
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A 62-year-old male asked:

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Not expected: It sounds like you are describing botox injections to the forehead region in order to eliminate forehead wrinkles (rhytids). An undesirable side effec... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:

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Yes and no: The tonsils and heir size alone will not cause heart problems, but sleep apnea can most certainly do this. If you have obstructive sleep apnea CAUSED ... Read More
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A 54-year-old female asked:

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Sialadenitis: Hello, there are salivary glands in the areas you described. The submandibular gland is under the front sides of your jaw. The submandibular duct and ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:

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Not usually: Wisdom teeth develop around 10 years old. They will erupt, or "sprout" around 16 years. Most people have 4 (2 on top and 2 on bottom). If you only had... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:

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Could be fluid: Those noises could be from a variety of causes including water or debris in your ear canal, fluid in your middle ear and other causes. Without looking... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:

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HIIT: In general per time spent running is indeed one of the best high calorie burning activities because you use your entire body. One other way which caus... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:

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Cannot say: Unfortunately, your symptoms aren't enough to tell if you have strep throat. You will need a throat swab which can be sent for a rapid strep test and ... Read More
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A 42-year-old male asked:

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Consider culture: When concerned for strep throat, management may often include getting a culture and swab to evaluate for strep. The vast majority of pharyngitis cases... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Nasal Cycle: Your nasal mucosa has cycles of congestion and decongestion. These can be exaggerated by lowering your head (sleeping) and by allergies (dust mites in... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:

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Reflux: There are many things that can cause a globus sensation (something in throat). One common cause is reflux. You should definitely be evaluated by your ... Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Regardless of the way the forehead is injected, there will be a smooth-out of the forehead BUT the skin needs to go some where. It just does not become suspended. Gravit...Read More
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Thanks so much. To answer your question I meant failed because my PTH and Calcium are still elevated after 3 1\2 glands removed. I now have osteopenia. I have had back pain but it is more intense pai...Read More
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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :) thanks
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Eastern Virginia Medical School, VA
Graduated 2012MD
Residency
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Awards
Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA)
AAO-HNS/F Resident Leadership Grant, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
John Orlando Roe Award, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Affiliations
Vanderbilt healthcare
Sumner regional medical center
Community health systems
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