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

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What is your opinion of using steroid pack after face/neck lift surgery? Does it really make a lot of difference in recovery? I am a bit hesitant to use such strong drug

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

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.

Berke Ozucer, MD · Answer

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

Gianfranco Frojo, MD · Answer

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!

Brian Bassiri-Tehrani, MD · Answer

This is an excellent question. Steroids after a facelift can help dramatically reduce the swelling and recovery overall. It is temporary, and is not meant to be used long term. Therefore, the risks and side effects from using steroids is minimized.

Maribel Belmontes Castillo, MD · Answer

In our patient preparation protocol, we apply a long-acting steroid injection. This helps our patients reduce inflammation and recover much faster

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

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

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Answer: Steroids after facelift

Answer: Steroids after facelift

Answer: Yes is a big difference

Answer: Yes is a big difference

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