The facial nerve is intimately associated with the parotid gland. Most parotid tumors, benign and malignant alike, currently require surgical management leaving the facial nerve at significant risk. This is a patient with a very large parotid tumor, who was treated as an outpatient by my talented head and neck surgery colleague @babaklarianmd and myself to ensure complete removal through hidden incisions while preserving smile function as well as create an aesthetic symmetry of the face. 😊💯 #p