What is the most important thing in pain management after plastic surgery?

I have a question for those considering plastic surgery. I am curious about how you manage post-operative pain. I would appreciate it if you could share how you relieved pain and what you focused on to return to your daily activities. In particular, please let me know if there are any natural remedies or products you would recommend that were helpful, other than painkillers. Your valuable experiences will be of great help to others.