Use of Prednisone after deep plane facelift - does it really make a lot of difference in recovery?

Steroids are frequently used after many facial procedures to help minimize and reduce postoperative inflammation; a medrol dose pack is a low dose steroid treatment. However, it is not absolutely essential to use them. I have personally performed over 1500 facelifts over 23 years, with the vast majority of patients receiving steroids. I would raise your concerns with your "real" Facial Plastic Surgeon.

Its evidence based medicine, it expedites edema resolution and improvement in swelling. But its not a must. I use it in my practice as a routine (after discussing with the patient) when not used it just takes longer. Another option would be to use 3/4 amount or 1/2 amount for instance instead of using the full dose. Please discuss throughly with your surgeon these are very minute innocent doses with less probabilty of adverse effects (my personal level-5 experience: seem none in the last 15 years)
Hope this through answer helps with your concern Good luck :) Doctor Be+ Clinic

Yes, I find that it is extremely helpful in pain control, decrease inflammation, and limiting swelling. I would recommend finding A REAL PLASTIC SURGEON with experience in facial procedures. This means that the person completed 6-7 years of actual plastic surgery training (not a "facial plastic surgeon"). Best of luck!