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Parotid gland following facelift, advice? 8 days p.o.

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I had a neck lift/lower face lift 8 days ago. When I take the first bite of a meal, stimulating my salivary gland, there is quite a bit of discomfort in the gland. This dissipates as I continue to eat. Is this normal.

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