How can a surgeon avoid damaging the nerve while shaving the salivary glands during my facelift?

Shaving orexcision of submandibular gland is not necessary in face and neck lift. Anexperienced surgeon can perform this procedure, but there is no guaranty thatthe nerve is not going to be injured.
Submandibular glands are playing a major rolein producing saliva for oral hygiene and food digestion. Removing these glandscan be a risky and compromise salivary function. Older plastic surgeonscommonly remove parts of these large glands to achieve a more angular jawlines.I have performed well over 2500 facelifts and occasionally there are patientswith larger submandibular glands that protrude post operatively. To reduce thesize of these glands I have injected Botox into the glands and there have beensignificant reduction in their size.

I have heard of surgeons removing the salivary glands during a facelift.  Not a good idea at all.  Shaving them?  I have no idea what the surgeon plans to do, but I would advise against it and consider getting another opinion or ask g the surgeon to clarify exactly what is going to be done.  Sounds odd to me.

The goal of a facelift is to create the best result with lowest risk profile.  In certain cases excision of superficial lobe of submandibular gland is needed to get optimal result.  An experienced and talented surgeon can perform this procedure with minimal risk.  Thorough knowledge of anatomy, excellent skills and experience is needed to attempt this maneuver.  Discuss your concerns with your surgeon.