Is Tylenol #3 and tramadol sufficient for tummy tuck procedure?

Dear Tu ti,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients and the same goes for pain management. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. I use long lasting local anesthetic during the surgery to provide my patients as much comfort and less pain as possible. Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question. This is really something you need to discuss with your specialist plastic surgeon prior to your surgery. Each surgeon has their own protocol, but more importantly, everyone’s pain tolerance is different. Your surgeon will be able to monitor your post-surgical pain and offer you the best pain management options to keep you comfortable during recovery and allow you to heal properly. Good luck!
- Morris Ritz, MB, BCh, FRACS