My breast augmentation surgery is on March 30th and I was wondering if there are any non-narcotic pain medications that can be prescribed that are not habit forming. I'm in recovery from a heroin addiction as well as a pill addiction to opiates and somas, so I have to be very careful with what I take. I can take baclofen and/or robaxin for muscle spasms and I was thinking of taking tramadol for pain but some of the comments I've read about tramadol make it sound like it can be dangerous as well.
Answer: Pain Management Options Post-Surgery While the vast majority of patients who undergo plastic surgery do take some type of narcotic drug afterward for relief, some people are able to successfully treat their pain with anti-inflammatory drugs such as prescription-strength Tylenol or Ibuprofen. These non-habit-forming drugs might be the first step for you to try. You will need to discuss the Ibuprofen option with your doctor, because there is a greater concern about bleeding with this class of drugs, although usually they are safe especially if taken only for a few days.
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Answer: Pain Management Options Post-Surgery While the vast majority of patients who undergo plastic surgery do take some type of narcotic drug afterward for relief, some people are able to successfully treat their pain with anti-inflammatory drugs such as prescription-strength Tylenol or Ibuprofen. These non-habit-forming drugs might be the first step for you to try. You will need to discuss the Ibuprofen option with your doctor, because there is a greater concern about bleeding with this class of drugs, although usually they are safe especially if taken only for a few days.
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Answer: Non Narcotic Pain Meds for Breast Augmentation
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March 2, 2017
Answer: Non-narcotic pain meds Thank you for your question. My strong advice is to discuss all medications you are currently on with your board certified plastic surgeon. He/she will be able to recommend pain medication appropriate for your recovery. Best of luck.
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March 2, 2017
Answer: Non-narcotic pain meds Thank you for your question. My strong advice is to discuss all medications you are currently on with your board certified plastic surgeon. He/she will be able to recommend pain medication appropriate for your recovery. Best of luck.
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February 28, 2017
Answer: Non-Narcotic Pain Meds for breast augmentation? It's a great question. Only your surgeon can give you specific recommendations for what to take. About 50% of my patients only take ibuprofen. We give ibuprofen and then have a stronger pain medicine available if needed. Your surgeon may have another option available. Congratulations on your upcoming surgery.
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February 28, 2017
Answer: Non-Narcotic Pain Meds for breast augmentation? It's a great question. Only your surgeon can give you specific recommendations for what to take. About 50% of my patients only take ibuprofen. We give ibuprofen and then have a stronger pain medicine available if needed. Your surgeon may have another option available. Congratulations on your upcoming surgery.
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February 28, 2017
Answer: Breast Augmentation and Pain Control Meticulous dissection is the key for decreasing the use of pain medications after breast augmentation surgery. There are several aspects that is considered during the surgery to help decrease the use of pain medication after surgery.Most of my patients use muscle relaxant and if needed extra strength Tylenol for a day or 2 after their breast augmentation surgery. This is for subpectoral (behind the muscle) implant placement.Although pain is very much patient dependent, it is also surgeon/technique dependent as well.Hope that helps.
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February 28, 2017
Answer: Breast Augmentation and Pain Control Meticulous dissection is the key for decreasing the use of pain medications after breast augmentation surgery. There are several aspects that is considered during the surgery to help decrease the use of pain medication after surgery.Most of my patients use muscle relaxant and if needed extra strength Tylenol for a day or 2 after their breast augmentation surgery. This is for subpectoral (behind the muscle) implant placement.Although pain is very much patient dependent, it is also surgeon/technique dependent as well.Hope that helps.
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