Lyrica is not routinely prescribed after liposuction, because it is very rare to have significant neuropathic pain after the procedure. Your discomfort will be better managed with standard pain medications. Lyrica is quite expensive and has some side effects, and should only be used when absolutely necessary (as would be recommended by your doctor).
Hi and thanks for the question. Long-term pain after liposuction is rarely an issue. In very rare cases, some patients experience nerve pain which can be managed effectively with neurontin. This is seen more commonly with Coolscuplting treatments than liposuction. To optimized your recovery, I suggested post-procedural Vaser-shape in conjunction with lymphatic massage. Additionally, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is helpful in optimizing healing in the early post-operative period. Regards, Doctor Vallecillos, MD, FACS, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon