Perioperative pain control is an important component of any plastic surgery practice. Due to the incorporation of
Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) protocols, reported pain level, opioid consumption, and hospital length of stay numbers
have decreased significantly. This article provides an up-to-date review of current ERAS protocols in use, reviews individual
aspects of ERAS protocols, and discusses future directions for the continual improvement of ERAS protocols and control of postoperative pain.