Pain meds/antibiotics after lipo?

this is very independent to each physician and I suggest you speak to your treating doctor about their recommendations. they should have a coordinator who sits with you for an hour prior to surgery to go over all your pre and post operative care an the entire procedure and expectations.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Antibiotics at any time during liposuction probably have no influence on infection. Most of us prescribed them for short time after the operation science notwithstanding. Most patients don't need narcotics pain medication and can get by with Tylenol or ibuprofen.

Good luck on your upcoming surgery! Pain is variable for everyone, some patients feel that after the first 3-4 days of liposuction they can begin to transition away from Rx pain meds depending on the extent of surgery. The pins and needles feeling will improve after a few weeks and is made more comfortable with a garment. We typically give preoperative antibiotics and a small oral course although there no strong evidence that prophylactic antibiotics are of extreme benefit.

Usually you may need the pain pills for a day or two,Pain though is very subjective.Usually you can stop the antibiotics relatively soon after the surgery.Check with oyur doctor.

Most plastic surgeons will prescribe a short course of antibiotics to be taken after liposuction. There is proven evidence that giving a single dose of antibiotics immediately prior to elective surgical procedures lowers infection rates. This dose is typically given intravenously either in the preoperative area or in the operating room. It is typically administered by nurses or by the anesthesiologist. There is no need to take antibiotics prior to surgery.The single dose is referred to as perioperative antibiotics. Pain after liposuction is typically lesser than with more invasive procedures. Many patients will describe the feeling as a muscle burning sensation similar to that of having overexercised when being out of shape. Most people consider liposuction as requiring three to five days of recovery. Patients can typically engage in low-impact activities, such as walking, immediately after the procedure.High-impact exercise, such as running, may take two to three weeks. The amount of discomfort after liposuction is dependent on individual perceptions, anatomic areas treated and level of aggressiveness of the liposuction treatment. These would be excellent topics to review with your plastic surgeon prior to the procedure. Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.