Strong pain medication prescription after breast augmentation and lift

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A: Pain Medication for Breast Augmentation

By Christopher L. Hess, MD - Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

It has and continues to surprise me that patients don't really complain about much pain following augmentation and/or mastopexy. The reason is that the breasts aren't as sensitive as other areas of the body. And the pain is usually described more as a soreness than actual "pain." I... more

A: History of tolerance to pain medication and upcoming surgery

By John E. Gross, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Please discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon. We want our patients to be as comfortable and pain-free as possible after surgery. If your surgeon knows ahead of time, that you have a tolerance for certain medicines appropriate adjustments can be made. If you are under the care of a... more

A: Need for strong pain medications after breast augmentation and lift

By Joel B. Singer, MD - Stamford Plastic Surgeon

I believe that pain management after breast augmentation surgery has to be based upon individual needs. I start with a long acting local anesthetic such as Marcaine 0.25% instilled in the sub-muscular space at the time of surgery. I also use Valium as a muscle relaxer in the post-op period. Both of these... more

A: Pain medication post breast surgery

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Pain medication requirements are tailored to the individual. This is a topic you should talk with your surgeon about. Some patients only need Tylenol while others require stronger meds like Vicodan/Percocet.

A: Breast Augmentation, breast lifting

By Trevor M. Born, MD - Toronto Plastic Surgeon

Dear Candis Pain with any surgery can be controlled by a variety of techniques. The most important steps are 1) pre-operative dosing of pain meds along with a medication to dull the nerves, 2) long acting freezing for the tissues during surgery, 3) post operative mobilization, and 4) good early post... more

A: Pain After Breast Augmentation

By John P. Stratis, MD - Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon

You need to discuss pain management with your plastic surgeon. Both you and he need to be comfortable with how your pain will be managed. After the procedure is not the time to figure out the pain management, especially since you have recognized that this could be an issue.

A: Discuss this with your surgeon

By Kamran Khoobehi, MD - New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Your should discuss you concerns with your doctor. There are many options for the pain control. Make sure to have open discussions with your doctor about this and any other concerns you have before surgery.

A: Pain relief and management after Breast Augmentation

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

There is no answer to this other than trial and error. Use of meticulous technique and perhaps the use of bipolar cautery has been claimed to lessen pain but the latter has not been my personal experience. Use of a pain pump is controversial but may provide relief as well. Some anesthesiologists... more