Cannabidiol (CBD) oil as topical application to help with muscle spasms post-op breast augmentation?

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I'm about 5 days post-op and the muscle spasms have been pretty bad. I've heard of spasms that come and go, but mine would contract for hours and I'll feel like i cant breathe. I heard that CBD oil for topical application (doesn't contain THC so i wont be getting the psychoactive effects) can help with muscle spasms. I've applied some on my skin and it's worked really well, but my question before i continue usage: will this effect my post-op results/healing in anyway? Not ingesting/smoking it!

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  This should not impact your healing or ultimate long-term results after breast augmentation.  Hope this helps.

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your questions. I am glad the product is helping you. To my knowledge, there have not been any reliable clinical studies that show effectiveness of this modality. That is not to say that is does not work, but that it has not been studied and proven safe and effective. In my practice, I use Valium as a muscle relaxer and find that it works well. I would discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon.Best of luck!

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry, I suggest you discuss with your plastic surgeon his or hers suggestions for the muscle spasms, I prescribe valium or flexeril.  Good Luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear yinkay19,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Chen Lee, MD · Answer

Cannabidiol is a relatively new compound that has yet to be thoroughly researched. I am unaware of any good studies on its medical efficacy to treat muscle spasms. Instead, I tend to favour proven treatments such as valium to manage post breast augmentation muscle spasm. It is best to review with your treating surgeon his protocol of choice.

Cannabidiol (CBD) oil as topical application to help with muscle spasms post-op breast augmentation?

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