I'm having a facelift and eyelift soon and I know I'm going to be very anxious before and after this surgery, especially the night before. As such, I'd like to know what anti-anxiety medications you prefer and why. Is there any difference between the common ones, like Xanax and Valium and if so, what is it? I'd like to know so I can be as calm as possible. Thanks.
October 7, 2014
Answer: What Medications Would Work Best for Anxiety (Before & After Facelift Surgery)? Anxiety prior to surgery is very normal; its complete elimination is usually not possible.I ask my patients to try to be as calm as possible prior to surgery; this “calmness" tends to translate to a smoother postoperative course. You may be able to alleviate some pre operative anxiety with music, exercise, meditation, a glass of wine (if ok with your surgeon), sexual activity (be careful...), and positive/objective focus on the long term outcome/benefits etc. prior to your procedure. Generally, patients find that they did “get worked up for nothing” after their recovery is completed. I hope this helps. Good luck!
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October 7, 2014
Answer: What Medications Would Work Best for Anxiety (Before & After Facelift Surgery)? Anxiety prior to surgery is very normal; its complete elimination is usually not possible.I ask my patients to try to be as calm as possible prior to surgery; this “calmness" tends to translate to a smoother postoperative course. You may be able to alleviate some pre operative anxiety with music, exercise, meditation, a glass of wine (if ok with your surgeon), sexual activity (be careful...), and positive/objective focus on the long term outcome/benefits etc. prior to your procedure. Generally, patients find that they did “get worked up for nothing” after their recovery is completed. I hope this helps. Good luck!
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January 9, 2013
Answer: Anxiety Medications Prior to Facelift
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January 9, 2013
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