I went and did my initial consultation with my PS. He's great and took the time to answer every question. I got the estimate on my way out the door. One thing I noticed was $1000 for a pain pump. My question is, do I really need this? Would oral pain medicine be just as effective and save me $1000? What are the pros and cons?
January 31, 2014
Answer: Is a pain pump really necessary? At my clinic I use the pain pump with all my tummy tuck surgeries. It is
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January 31, 2014
Answer: Is a pain pump really necessary? At my clinic I use the pain pump with all my tummy tuck surgeries. It is
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January 30, 2014
Answer: Better recovery after tummy tuck with Exparel Pain pumps work by slowly infusing a numbing medication into the surgical site but a newer option called Exparel accomplishes the same thing without the need for catheters and an external reservoir. By blocking some of the pain with numbing, the need for narcotic medication is diminished. Narcotic medications are associated with significant side-effects including nausea, constipation, and mental effects. However, this should cost around $300-400, as would an On-Q pain pump. Perhaps the facility your surgeon uses determines the fees.
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January 30, 2014
Answer: Better recovery after tummy tuck with Exparel Pain pumps work by slowly infusing a numbing medication into the surgical site but a newer option called Exparel accomplishes the same thing without the need for catheters and an external reservoir. By blocking some of the pain with numbing, the need for narcotic medication is diminished. Narcotic medications are associated with significant side-effects including nausea, constipation, and mental effects. However, this should cost around $300-400, as would an On-Q pain pump. Perhaps the facility your surgeon uses determines the fees.
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