Can a septo-rhinoplasty with turbinate reduction be done without opioid medication?

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For medical reasons I can't take opioids incl. weaker ones like tramadol, codeine, etc (has nothing to do with addiction. I've never been an addict). Is it possible/have you heard of effective, non-opioid pain management for a septorhinoplasty w/ turbinate reduction? Are there things like nerve blocks, local numbing medications or injections (lidocaine-like things?) or high doses of NSAIDs that could provide enough pain control post-op? Would this work even if nasal bones were broken in surgery?

Eugene Kim, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry.  A
septoplasty with turbinate reduction can be done without opioid
medication.  There are other medications
that we can give to make you comfortable after the procedure.  I would not recommend NSAIDS because they can
lead to bleeding, but there are definitely other medications available for
this.  Local anesthesia can also be
provided to keep you comfortable in the immediate postoperative period.  This would be a great question to ask your
plastic surgeon during your consultation. 
I hope this helps.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

A rhinoplasty can be done with local anesthesia with lidocaine and Marcaine and nothing more then extra strength Tylenol would be needed after See a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who is familiar with these techniques and does natural noses

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,You'd be the first person in history who can't take any opioids, since your body makes them all the time. I would consult with a doctor regarding exactly what you believe the problem is with them, and have a thorough discussion. Tramadol is not an opioid, its an NSAID. Best of luck!

William Portuese, MD · Answer

First of all, it is important to find a surgeon who does not put any packing inside the nose.  Packing is painful and unnecessary.  In our practice, most patients take a few medium strength Vicodin pain pills for the first few days after the surgical procedures.  Most NSAID's can cause a nose bleed except Celebrex, so that might be an option.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Septorhinoplasty can be done without opiate medications. Tramadol is a non-opiate medication that we prescribe for patients who do have difficulty with opiate meds.

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Can a septo-rhinoplasty with turbinate reduction be done without opioid medication?

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Answer: Rhinoplasty, septoplasty, and turbinate reduction without pain medication

Answer: Rhinoplasty, septoplasty, and turbinate reduction without pain medication

Answer: Septorhinoplasty

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