Is Exparel worth it? Does it work?

Exparel is a wonderful medication an a has revolutionized abdominoplasty post operative pain control.  I've been using it for a few years now and can say it offers much better pain control than the pain pumps ever did--without the added hassle of carrying around the pump.  If I were having surgery, I would pay more than $300 for it.  
Best,
Trey Aquadro, M.D.
Auburn, AL

Exparel provides 3 days of pain relief with significant reduction of narcotics requirement. It is injected during the procedure when the patient is asleep and continues to work for 72 hrs. After that tome your body adjusts to the new shape and pain is definitely manageable. It may cost you a little more but it is worth it

Hello and thank you for your question.  My patients who have used exparel have experienced significantly less pain and everyone has said it is worth it.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Thank you for sharing your question.  Exparel does work, but to varying degrees in people.  Most breast augmentations choose to not use Exparel but if you would like to minimize your recovery discomfort and prescription pain use it may be a good option for you.  Best wishes on your upcoming procedure.

I find that I normally do not need it for breast augmentation. On the other hand it is great in abdominoplasty.... The pain caused by the muscle plication is almost eliminated.Good luck!