Effect of an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Protocol in Postoperative Pain and Opioid Consumption after Rhinoplasty

Effect of an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Protocol in Postoperative Pain and Opioid Consumption after Rhinoplasty

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In this episode, Dr. Samuel Oyer discusses the role of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols in postoperative pain management following rhinoplasty.

Dr. Oyer discusses his team’s study comparing traditional opioid-based pain management with a standardized multimodal ERAS pathway after open septorhinoplasty. The ERAS protocol—incorporating tramadol, celecoxib, prednisone, and acetaminophen—was associated with significantly lower patient-reported pain during the first postoperative week without increased opioid consumption.

We discuss practical strategies for multimodal pain control, opportunities to reduce reliance on stronger opioids after rhinoplasty, and how standardized postoperative protocols may improve the patient recovery experience.

Title: Effect of an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Protocol in Postoperative Pain and Opioid Consumption after Rhinoplasty

Authors: Benjamin Brownlee, MD; Anna Johnson, BS; Stephen Park, MD; Samuel Oyer, MD

Manuscript: Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine DOI: 10.1177/26893614261443629