First bite syndrome 3 weeks after face and neck lift.

It is not uncommon to have some discomfort after a facelift with mastication; depending on the type of facelift done.  Some facelifts use a suture to tighten the underlying SMAS layer and the suture is tied to the deep temporalis fascia, which is over a muscle of mastication.  This discomfort should dissipate over time and generally is never a long-term issue.  Patients should remain on a soft diet during the early postoperative period until pain subsides.  Good luck.  Donald R Nunn, M.D. Atlanta plastic surgeon

 HI, I have performed many facelifts over the past 30 years including many minimally invasive SMAS facelifts.  The pain you're describing could be from quite a few different sources, so it's best that you have an in person evaluation by your Facelift Surgeon to evaluate: your Occlusion, TMJ, the Parotid Glands and ducts as well as ruling out an infection or salivary leak into the tissues.  If necessary, you can have these evaluated by an ENT in your area.  You should of course follow all the post op instruction from your Facelift Surgeon.Hope this helps.