I am getting the Experal pain shot for a tummy tuck. When I get a shot to numb my mouth from the dentist my heart rate goes up and I feel nervous for about 15 minutes with upset stomach. My dentist always says that a lot of people have that reaction to the epinephrine in the shot. I’m nervous about being put to sleep and an adverse reaction to the Experal pain shot.
November 14, 2017
Answer: Exparel pain shot for Tummy Tuck. Is it similar to what the dentist gives? Does it have epinephrine? Thank you for sharing your excellent question. Exparel does not have epinephrine and is rather a combination of a "free" and bound numbing agent that slowly works over 72 hours to minimize the need for prescription pain medications. You should not get that rush of anxiety that accompanies your dental injections. Hope this helps.
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November 14, 2017
Answer: Exparel pain shot for Tummy Tuck. Is it similar to what the dentist gives? Does it have epinephrine? Thank you for sharing your excellent question. Exparel does not have epinephrine and is rather a combination of a "free" and bound numbing agent that slowly works over 72 hours to minimize the need for prescription pain medications. You should not get that rush of anxiety that accompanies your dental injections. Hope this helps.
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November 13, 2017
Answer: Exparel pain shot for Tummy Tuck. Is it similar to what the dentist gives? Does it have epinephrine? Exparel can be injected at the time of closure for 72 hour pain relief. Anxiety is fairly common before any procedure. Every surgeon wants his/her patients to have a satisfactory and safe experience. The PS needs to know what your concerns are so that he/she and the anesthesiologist can address your comfort and lessen your anxiety before surgery.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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November 13, 2017
Answer: Exparel pain shot for Tummy Tuck. Is it similar to what the dentist gives? Does it have epinephrine? Exparel can be injected at the time of closure for 72 hour pain relief. Anxiety is fairly common before any procedure. Every surgeon wants his/her patients to have a satisfactory and safe experience. The PS needs to know what your concerns are so that he/she and the anesthesiologist can address your comfort and lessen your anxiety before surgery.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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