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
Answer: What is the most effective oral pain medication after Tummy Tuck/Mommy Makeover with Breast Augmentation? Thank you for the question. Good pain control after tummy tuck is very important for many reasons. Besides the important concern of patient comfort, good pain control allows for better/easier deep breathing exercises and ambulation. These measures may lead to decreased incidences of pulmonary complications and/or thromboembolic phenomenon.These days plastic surgeons have many options when it comes to pain control after tummy tuck surgery. The use of narcotic medication, muscle relaxants, non-narcotics, pain control pumps, and long-lasting local anesthetics have made the postoperative experience much better than in the past. The specific medications used will vary from one practice to another.In our practice, all patients undergoing, tummy tuck surgery receive a postoperative pain control pump. I have yet to have a patient complain of the "hassle" factor. In my opinion, there is no demonstrable difference between the use of local anesthesia provided through a pain pump versus long lasting injectable anesthetics. There are certainly no objective studies that demonstrate the superiority of one over the other. Best wishes.
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Answer: What is the most effective oral pain medication after Tummy Tuck/Mommy Makeover with Breast Augmentation? Thank you for the question. Good pain control after tummy tuck is very important for many reasons. Besides the important concern of patient comfort, good pain control allows for better/easier deep breathing exercises and ambulation. These measures may lead to decreased incidences of pulmonary complications and/or thromboembolic phenomenon.These days plastic surgeons have many options when it comes to pain control after tummy tuck surgery. The use of narcotic medication, muscle relaxants, non-narcotics, pain control pumps, and long-lasting local anesthetics have made the postoperative experience much better than in the past. The specific medications used will vary from one practice to another.In our practice, all patients undergoing, tummy tuck surgery receive a postoperative pain control pump. I have yet to have a patient complain of the "hassle" factor. In my opinion, there is no demonstrable difference between the use of local anesthesia provided through a pain pump versus long lasting injectable anesthetics. There are certainly no objective studies that demonstrate the superiority of one over the other. Best wishes.
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November 21, 2014
Answer: Most effective oral pain med? I find that pain pumps are excellent, and I won't do a case without them if I am doing a muscle plication. Many surgeons chose to not provide them based on cost. I find that if a patient is willing to pay for a tummy tuck, then they are willing to pay a little more for better pain control. Additionally, the fact that the patient can move around better post op keeps the risk of blood clots much lower. However, if that is your doctor's preference, then so be it.As far as oral pain meds, I have found that percocet works very well as does Dilaudid as a second choice. Good luck and best wishes.
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November 21, 2014
Answer: Most effective oral pain med? I find that pain pumps are excellent, and I won't do a case without them if I am doing a muscle plication. Many surgeons chose to not provide them based on cost. I find that if a patient is willing to pay for a tummy tuck, then they are willing to pay a little more for better pain control. Additionally, the fact that the patient can move around better post op keeps the risk of blood clots much lower. However, if that is your doctor's preference, then so be it.As far as oral pain meds, I have found that percocet works very well as does Dilaudid as a second choice. Good luck and best wishes.
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November 19, 2014
Answer: Oral pain medication highly variable with abdominoplasty. I inject the abdominal wall with a long acting anesthetic during and abdominoplasty. Most patients do not require narcotics but if so only for a few days. The patients are also given strong nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories which help with musculoskeletal pain.
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November 19, 2014
Answer: Oral pain medication highly variable with abdominoplasty. I inject the abdominal wall with a long acting anesthetic during and abdominoplasty. Most patients do not require narcotics but if so only for a few days. The patients are also given strong nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories which help with musculoskeletal pain.
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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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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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