All surgery is associated with pain and discomfort and a facelift is no exception. Most people feel that a facelift is not a painful operation, and the commonest complaint is of a severe headache.
Dr. Hudson will probably give you a prescription for pain killers. Remember you can often get good pain relief with simple over-the-counter medicines like Tylenol. Do not take aspirin because this can increase the risks of bleeding. By the end of the first few days the pain is usually much less.