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The short dose of steroids in a Medrol dose pack should have no adverse effects on your recovery from surgery. As steroids have antiinflammatory properties, you may see your swelling decreasing faster, If your plastic surgeon did not prescribe the Medrol dose pack, it would get best to check with him/her first just in case.
While it is commonly used and it does accelerate the reduction in swelling, it is not always necessary. It is generally safe but like any drug, it does have side effect. You physician and pharmacist should discuss these issues with you. The medrol dose pack is a short course of steroids. However, it is possible to have side effects. Make sure that you are aware of these and know what to do if you experience them. Generally we recommend discontinuing the medication and contacting your physician immediately.
In cases of negative vector from significantly underdeveloped cheek and orbital rim areas, the only option would be cheek and orbital implants. They can be done using standard stock sizes or custom ones made off of a 3D CT scan. They will permanently build up the cheek and orbital rims and will...
Unless you have some other bleeding abnormality, the NSAIDS taken 1 week preop will not have any bad effect on your surgery.
Yes, you can color your hair prior to eyelid surgery. I would probably wait a few weeks before coloring the hair following a blepharoplasty. Consult with your surgeon. Good luck!