My BA surgery is scheduled for 09/18. 425/475cc Silicone HP. I have been REALLY anxious because I have never had a surgery before. I also take Paxil 20mg and the anesthesiologist team said it's okay to keep taking but not the morning of the surgery. I would like to take Clonazepam in order to calm down and concentrate at work before I leave for vacation (1 week). Thank You
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September 16, 2014
Answer: Is it okay to take Clonazepam 0.5mg (which I am prescribed for as needed for anxiety) 3 days before Breast Augmentation surgery?
There are several factors that plastic surgeons consider when recommending implant sizes. I consider two factors when selecting implants for my patients:1. Dimensional planning2. Gel Implant Sizing systemDimensional planning – The measurements of your chest wall are taken. Also, the breast d...
While you can use ice packs on the sides and tops of your swollen breasts after breast augmentation, care should be taken so that you're not putting ice directly on the skin, and it is also best to work with your Plastic Surgeon that will have a plan that works for him/her.Over the past several ...
I actually give all of my breast augmentation patients Celebrex before surgery and afterwords. Studies have shown much better pain control and less need for narcotic pain pills. But you should ask your surgeon and go with whatever protocol he has found to work good for him.Gary Hall,MD
