Are lidocaine patches okay to use for over active nerve pain in breast? 1 week post-op.

Question

Just wondering if the patches and cream are ok use on my left breast (not on or over nipple). The pain has been so bad and debilitating at times. It’s only been one week ago today that I had my augmentation so they won’t clear me for ibuprofen yet.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Pain must be managed for each individual.  Contact your PS for post operative pain management recommendations.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Twinning55,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
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Keith Hodge, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. I think that lidocaine patches are a good non-narcotic way to treat the pain. However, I would still suggest asking your surgeon prior to adding anything to his/her post-op protocol. Good luck!

Michael Zenn, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. You may want to try ice packs to the area where you are feeling the pain. Be sure to check with your surgeon before trying this, but it may provide the relief you need.Good LuckDr. Zenn

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Are lidocaine patches okay to use for over active nerve pain in breast? 1 week post-op.

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