What pain medications will I be given after my breast augmentation and lift?

Thanks for your question. Most of my patients don't require a narcotic (like Vicodin) after surgery. They usually take ibuprofen and get relief with that. We do however send patients home with a pain medication just in case they need it. You should call your surgeon's office and discuss this with them. Best of Luck!

Hi and thanks fot your question. I would follow up with your surgeon and ask if you can have a low dose of pain medication if you are concerned. I, most of the time prescribe low dose percocett to my breast aug and lift patients. Most of my patients are in little to no discomfort and are able to take Tylenol for pain relief, so it is not out of the norm for your Physician to not provide you with pain meds. Some times a muscle relaxer for a few days post op ( if the implant is being place underneath the muscle) can be prescribed in addition to oral antibiotics. Hope this little bit of information helps and best of luck on your upcoming procedure.

Typically, for a breast augmentation we prescribe several different pain medications to balance the pain management without staying on narcotics for more than 24 hours. We also always like to provide an anti-nausea medication in the event you may have a post-operative reaction to the anesthesia. Every surgeon has a different protocol and will adjust based on the needs of their patients. 

Pain tolerance varies from patient to patient following the combination of breast lift and breast augmentation surgery and for this reason, pain management needs to be individualized. It's not unusual for patients to have pain following this type of procedure. Some patients describe this pain as minimal while others describe it as severe. In many cases, the quality of the patient's experience is related to post-operative pain management.In the immediate post-operative period, patients are given narcotic pain relievers. They are switched to non-narcotic pain relievers as soon as possible. This usually takes about 7 to 10 days following surgery.If you're concerned about pain management, you should discuss the issue with your plastic surgeon. Your surgeon can make adjustments that will, hopefully, make your experience a comfortable one.

For pain medications here at plasticsurgeryoahu we usually give our patients Vicodin or Tylenol #3 and in additional to the pain medications we also write a prescription for Celebrex to help take the edge off after surgery. 

Each surgeon will
have their own preferences for pain medication following surgery.  At my
clinic, I prescribe Percocet for my patients post-operatively.  Each patient’s pain tolerance is different
but most patients no longer feel the need to continue taking them a few days
following surgery. Please visit or
contact your surgeon’s office for clarification as to your post-operative care.

We routinely give prescription pain meds for our breast surgeries - like Vicodin or Nucynta.  Most patients only use them for a few days afterwards.  If delicate surgical technique is used together with good nerve block anesthesia, this keeps the pain and inflammation to a minimum.

I do not recommend taking ibuprofen following breast lift or augmentation surgery due to the increased risk of bleeding following surgery.  In my Raleigh, NC practice, patients having breast augmentation and breast lift procedures are given either Percocet or Vicodin for post operative pain.  Typically patients use the pain medications, for two -three days then they can switch to Tylenol.  Your plastic surgeon should be able to advise you on the pain protocol prior to your procedure.Best of luck,

No need to be scared. Call your doctor and express your concerns. I routinely prescribe pain medication along with a muscle relaxer for under the muscle placement.Hope this helps.Kind regards, Dr H

This question is one you should really direct towards your surgeon's office.  They should be able to answer this question for you.  Every doctor is different in their postoperative plan based on his/her experience.  I will typically give my patients an oral narcotic to take for a couple of days after surgery as needed.