After facelift, what will they give me for face pain?

Usually percocet: Or vicodin. In general, my patients do not complain of pain very much after a facelift. I cannot tell you my personal experience as I have not had a facelift. But, usually, submuscular breast augmentations are the most uncomfortable, followed by tummy tucks, (witch hazel) lipo and breast lifts. Not many complaints for facelifts, and only a few more for rhinoplasties. Good luck and enjoy!

Varies by surgeon: Typically, the pain after facelift is not severe. I usually give my patients a prescription medication, but they generally tell me they do not need it, or only need it for a few days. Ask your surgeon, and he can tell you what to expect, and what medication he will recommend.

Not much necessary: There shouldn't be that much pain after facelift so very light pain medication should suffice.

Varying pain regimen: Surgeons will vary in their recommendations for post operative analgesia as well as anxiolytics which may also provide relief and a more comfortable recovery.

Something adequate: Facial cosmetic surgery should not be very painful postoperatively. Elevation of the head will help. I generally prescribe something like vicodin for my patients. Pain after a facelift that is not relieved by vicodin may be an indication of a problem, usually a hematoma. If this happens, your surgeon should be notified immediately. This is why we don't overmedicate for pain with this operation.

Narcotic analgesia: Basic narcotic analgesia is usually given.

Vicodin? Tylenol (acetaminophen)?: Most physicians will prescribe one of the common oral pain medications such as vicodin. In truth, very few patients end up taking much of the medication because facelift surgery is not very painful. I do over 100 facelifts each year and i would estimate that only 1 or 2 percent of those patients take all of their prescribed pain medication.

Variable: Most people experience mild to moderate pain after a facelift. Pain medications, including narcotics, are used for pain control.

Facelift: Your doctor will give you specific postop care instructions and pain medications. Be sure e to have your face evaluated by a board certified facial plastic surgeon.