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Are Strong Pain Medicines Such As Hydrocodone/Tylenol 3 Recomended After Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery?

The doctor I want to go to prescribes Diclofenac for pain after surgery, but I am worried it will not be strong enough.

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Hydrocodone or Tylenol #3 after Brazilian Buttlift

February 5th, 2013
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      Hydrocodone or Percocet after Brazilian buttlift is fairly standard.  Tylenol #3 contains a pain medication that is weaker than the other two.  Diclofenac I do not prescribe due to bleeding risk.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Kenneth B. Hughes, MD


Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 496 reviews

BBL needs pain meds

February 4th, 2013
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Brazilian Butt Lift requires pain medicine for most comfortable recovery. I don't use diclofenac immediately after surgery because of the increased bruising it causes. Vicodin or percocet is usually given. The buttocks is the most uncomfortable area if a significant increase in size is desired. The liposuctioned areas aren't very painful.

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Daryl K. Hoffman, MD

Daryl K. Hoffman, MD
San Jose Plastic Surgeon
4.6 out of 5 stars 16 reviews

Pain after BBL surgery

February 4th, 2013
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Every one has different pain thresholds, so some people hurt a lot, and some only hurt a little after BBL surgery. I provide my patients with strongnarcotic pain medicines so that they are prepared for the worst. In general, my patients have been suprised that their pain is less than they expected. Those of us that specialize in BBL surgery have developed our own techniques to keep pain as low as possible.

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Matthew Schulman, MD

Matthew Schulman, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 326 reviews

Pain meds after BBL

February 3rd, 2013
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The pain after a BBL is a product of the aggressiveness of the liposuction. I usually prescribe Percocet or Vicodin. Of course this is highly dependent on pain tolerance of the patient but the BBL can cause significant pain after surgery. Please consult with your doctor. 

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Moises Salama, MD

Moises Salama, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon
4.7 out of 5 stars 1,821 reviews

Pain After Brazilian Butt Lift

February 17th, 2013
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I usually prescribe hydrocodone for pain for my patients after a Brazilian Butt Lift.  Every person has a different pain threshold and I would discuss your concerns with your surgeon and ask for something stronger if you think you might need it.

Sacha Obaid, MD

Sacha Obaid, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 137 reviews

Pain meds

February 8th, 2013
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My bbl patients don't usually have excessive pain and discomfort. However we do supply them with prescriptions for Percocet or Vicodin for those first few tough days post surgery

Sanjay Lalla, MD, FACS

Sanjay Lalla, MD, FACS
West Orange Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 48 reviews

Meds

February 10th, 2013
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My patients get hydocodone after the brazilian butt lift surgery. There is a considerable amount of pressure pain from the injections if a large volume is used for enlargement

Norman Bakshandeh, MD, FACS

Norman Bakshandeh, MD, FACS
New York Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 14 reviews

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