Hi everyone, I'm about a month pre op and researching pain management. My surgeon does not offer a pain pump. What is the most effective oral pain medication after tummy tuck/mommy makeover with breast at?? Thank you, Timberel
March 19, 2016
Answer: Pain control after tummy tuck and mommy makeover Each surgeon will have their preference based on their experience and other factors for pain control following a mommy makeover. There are pros and cons to various approaches, and your surgeon can also go over those with you in consultation. I have done tummy tucks for years without the use of pain pumps or Exparel, and had patients do very well with the appropriate postoperative pain medications. Now that Exparel is available, however, I have found it to be a very helpful adjunct for pain control, and use it in almost all of my tummy tucks or mommy makeovers. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon before your surgery so that you are comfortable with the overall plan beforehand. I would, of course, recommend you meet with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Best of luck.Take care, Dr. Howell
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March 19, 2016
Answer: Pain control after tummy tuck and mommy makeover Each surgeon will have their preference based on their experience and other factors for pain control following a mommy makeover. There are pros and cons to various approaches, and your surgeon can also go over those with you in consultation. I have done tummy tucks for years without the use of pain pumps or Exparel, and had patients do very well with the appropriate postoperative pain medications. Now that Exparel is available, however, I have found it to be a very helpful adjunct for pain control, and use it in almost all of my tummy tucks or mommy makeovers. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon before your surgery so that you are comfortable with the overall plan beforehand. I would, of course, recommend you meet with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Best of luck.Take care, Dr. Howell
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August 17, 2017
Answer: Pain medication Thanks for your question. Pain control can be a challenging part of surgery. For a mommy makeover I usually prescribe either Percocet or Norco. I also see my patients the following day and start them on ibuprofen, which more directly treats the muscle pain after surgery. I suggest you rely on the advice of your board certified Plastic Surgeon and I wish you good luck on your upcoming surgery!
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August 17, 2017
Answer: Pain medication Thanks for your question. Pain control can be a challenging part of surgery. For a mommy makeover I usually prescribe either Percocet or Norco. I also see my patients the following day and start them on ibuprofen, which more directly treats the muscle pain after surgery. I suggest you rely on the advice of your board certified Plastic Surgeon and I wish you good luck on your upcoming surgery!
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