Should prescribed pain meds be able to numb the pain? If they do not, is something else wrong?
Answer: Discomfort Following a Facelift The #pain should be minimal and can be controlled with the prescribed medication by your surgeon. Throughout the #facelift #healing process you should be seen frequently by your doctor and one of their registered nurses to ensure you are following instructions properly and your recovery is going well. The healing process in general can take up to one month for the majority of swelling to subside, incisions to close, sutures to come out, and for bruising to completely go away. #Recovery time from a #facelift varies from person to person, but patients can generally expect to be presentable within three weeks from surgery. Patients should expect swelling, bruising, and discoloration of the skin during this phase of recovery (swelling normally goes down after 48 hours; most bruising will go away within two weeks). The marks from a facelift can easily hidden with “camouflage” make-up which you can learn how to apply.The scars from a facelift mature within six to twelve months from the surgery date. It is during this time that the rejuvenating effects of the facelift will become apparent and the real result will be seen. If you have certain concerns about the procedures and #healing process, it is recommended to call your board-certified surgeon or their medical staff and discuss those #concerns.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Discomfort Following a Facelift The #pain should be minimal and can be controlled with the prescribed medication by your surgeon. Throughout the #facelift #healing process you should be seen frequently by your doctor and one of their registered nurses to ensure you are following instructions properly and your recovery is going well. The healing process in general can take up to one month for the majority of swelling to subside, incisions to close, sutures to come out, and for bruising to completely go away. #Recovery time from a #facelift varies from person to person, but patients can generally expect to be presentable within three weeks from surgery. Patients should expect swelling, bruising, and discoloration of the skin during this phase of recovery (swelling normally goes down after 48 hours; most bruising will go away within two weeks). The marks from a facelift can easily hidden with “camouflage” make-up which you can learn how to apply.The scars from a facelift mature within six to twelve months from the surgery date. It is during this time that the rejuvenating effects of the facelift will become apparent and the real result will be seen. If you have certain concerns about the procedures and #healing process, it is recommended to call your board-certified surgeon or their medical staff and discuss those #concerns.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Pain After a Facelift For the majority of patients, pain is not a significant problem in the postoperative phase. Although I prescribe a narcotic in limited quantity for the first week, most patients use very little or none of the medication. Narcotics cause nausea, urinary retention, and constipation which can impede your recovery. In every situation, there are outliers, and some patients are more pain sensitive. In the situation of a complication such as a hematoma, more pain will be experienced.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Pain After a Facelift For the majority of patients, pain is not a significant problem in the postoperative phase. Although I prescribe a narcotic in limited quantity for the first week, most patients use very little or none of the medication. Narcotics cause nausea, urinary retention, and constipation which can impede your recovery. In every situation, there are outliers, and some patients are more pain sensitive. In the situation of a complication such as a hematoma, more pain will be experienced.
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January 28, 2016
Answer: Pain is usually minimal after a facelift Pain after a facelift is actually usually pretty minimal. Your surgeon should prescribe some pain medications, but often patients only use them for a day or two after surgery. Rather than pain, patients most often experience discomfort from swelling, tightness, or itchiness. This will be most pronounced in the first few days after surgery, then should continue to subside over the next few weeks and months. Individuals may have different pain tolerances, however, and if your pain medications don’t help, I would advise visiting your surgeon for a follow-up visit.
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Answer: Pain is usually minimal after a facelift Pain after a facelift is actually usually pretty minimal. Your surgeon should prescribe some pain medications, but often patients only use them for a day or two after surgery. Rather than pain, patients most often experience discomfort from swelling, tightness, or itchiness. This will be most pronounced in the first few days after surgery, then should continue to subside over the next few weeks and months. Individuals may have different pain tolerances, however, and if your pain medications don’t help, I would advise visiting your surgeon for a follow-up visit.
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January 17, 2016
Answer: See surgeon if pain is concern Pain after surgery is normal, and it is generally well controlled by medication prescribed by your surgeon. If you are concerned about the level of pain you're experiencing, it's safer for you to see your surgeon just in case.
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Answer: See surgeon if pain is concern Pain after surgery is normal, and it is generally well controlled by medication prescribed by your surgeon. If you are concerned about the level of pain you're experiencing, it's safer for you to see your surgeon just in case.
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August 10, 2013
Answer: Mild Discomfort Usual following Facelift
Minimal Pain After a Facelift
There is a degree of discomfort after all surgery. Pain medicines are to make this discomfort less but NOT to eliminated it completely - just enough to allow you to do other activities. Fortunately, he pain felt after a Facelift is typically very low. Patients should expect swelling, bruising, and a tight feeling in the face after the procedure, but swelling normally goes down after 48 hours, most bruising goes away within two weeks, and the tightness is to be expected. Pain medicines are prescribed but usually not needed after a few days. Most of the skin is numb (no sensation at all), and when the numbness resolves months later the healing is already complete.
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Answer: Mild Discomfort Usual following Facelift
Minimal Pain After a Facelift
There is a degree of discomfort after all surgery. Pain medicines are to make this discomfort less but NOT to eliminated it completely - just enough to allow you to do other activities. Fortunately, he pain felt after a Facelift is typically very low. Patients should expect swelling, bruising, and a tight feeling in the face after the procedure, but swelling normally goes down after 48 hours, most bruising goes away within two weeks, and the tightness is to be expected. Pain medicines are prescribed but usually not needed after a few days. Most of the skin is numb (no sensation at all), and when the numbness resolves months later the healing is already complete.
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