Post facelift and upper blepharoplasty pain relief while on Suboxone?

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I am a 56-year-old woman currently on 8 mg Suboxone a day. I have had different advice on when to start reducing my Suboxone before surgery. My GP has prescribed morphine 5 mg p.o. q4h while staying on the 8 mg of Suboxone. From my research, I don't believe the prescribed dose of morphine will do anything for pain. I am hopeful that Tylenol will be adequate but if it isn't I would like to know that adequate pain relief is available. Help!!

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Often GPs do pain management. However sometimes you need expert input. Facelift and blepharoplasty is not actually a particularly painful surgery. Generally after surgery, patients only need a couple of days of tylenol with codeine. This is not like knee replacement surgery. However, you have a pain management problem. Your cosmetic surgery is elective. Don't do it until you have the resources you need to have it comfortably.

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Thanks for your question! Both of these surgeries are fairly pain-free so I think you should be able to get by with just Tylenol. Best of luck!

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

That is a question to be directed toward your surgeon. The surgeon needs to make the decision based on consultation with the anesthesiologist or your pain management doctor.

Gilbert Lee, MD · Answer

Thank you for your questions. When a patient is on Suboxone it is best for the prescribing doctor and surgeon to come up with a pain management plan together. There are other pain meds that work well on postop pain that are not narcotics. I recommend scheduling a consultation with a board certified Plastic Surgeon and be thorough with your medical history. They will be able to develop a plan that is best for you. Good luck!

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