Reconstruction after parotid cancer surgery is an important aspect of any cancer surgery. The face is important to a person's identity. Patients with facial nerve paralysis as a result of a high-grade salivary cancer receive facial nerve reconstruction at the time of their cancer surgery. Facial nerve reconstruction options include: Gold or platinum implant to the upper eyelid Lower eyelid tightening Static lower face sling Masseter transfer to the lower face Temporalis muscle transfer to the lower face Facial nerve grafting To restore volume loss (cheek hallowing) after parotid surgery, we offer the following reconstructive techniques: Sternocleidomastoid muscle flap Free flaps Fat grafts Digastric flap Temporalis or temporoparietal flap Meet our team of experts at the Stanford Head and Neck Cancer Program.