I am allergic to acetaminophen therefore can't take the normal pain meds after surgery. What do other doctors do for pain management with a patient in this predicament? I have read and listened to the success of the Exparel injections. Are these injections replacing the pain pump method of pain relief? Are they used together? And if so, does the pain pump begin dispensing after the patient feel the Exparel wear off?
November 29, 2017
Answer: Pain control Exparel works very well to help control pain the first days after surgery. It can be combined with oral pain medication for pain management. There are several medications available that do not contain acetaminophen. Your surgeon will pick one that he/she feels will work best for you. If you have not yet selected a surgeon, we welcome you to visit our office for a consultation!
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November 29, 2017
Answer: Pain control Exparel works very well to help control pain the first days after surgery. It can be combined with oral pain medication for pain management. There are several medications available that do not contain acetaminophen. Your surgeon will pick one that he/she feels will work best for you. If you have not yet selected a surgeon, we welcome you to visit our office for a consultation!
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November 28, 2017
Answer: Exparel Hello and thank you for your question. The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. I have used exparel for many of my patients with significant improvement in pain control. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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November 28, 2017
Answer: Exparel Hello and thank you for your question. The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. I have used exparel for many of my patients with significant improvement in pain control. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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