What Types of Medication Are Routinely Given for Swelling and Pain After a Brow Lift and Full Eye,face and Neck Lift?

In my practice in New York, I don’t routinely give my patients anti-inflammatory medications after browlift, eyelid surgery or facelifts. Occasionally I do give a medication like Decadron during surgery. As far as your question about HRT and bioidentical hormones is concerned, I don’t ask my patients to stop these medications. Your surgeon may have specific preferences based on the surgical technique and the type of anesthesia you will be having.

We do not recommend NSAIDs for postoperative pain management.  NSAIDs have blood-thinning properties, which could lead to a hematoma or puddling of blood underneath the skin.  Tylenol with codeine, oxycodone, or hydrocodone are all acceptable choices with Tylenol, not aspirin.  It is acceptable to take female hormones, but any bioidentical hormones and herbal supplements must be stopped 2 weeks before and after surgery so as not to interfere with anesthesia or bleeding.