Post-op, what type of pain med should I use? Do I have to use oral morphine, or can I use Tylenol?

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What type of pain med should i use after having a lipo, bbl, breast lift with augmentation/implant? Do you have to use oral morphine ? or extra strenght tylenol would be enough? I'm really confuse .... Thank you

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Although most surgeons provide narcotics for postoperative pain relief after liposuction they are still needed. In my practice Tylenol or Motrin are completely acceptable.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

Only your surgeon can prescribe medication for you and, without a medical/allergy history, I don't think anyone in the forum will make specific recommendations. Extra strength Tylenol is insufficient for the initial postop days after the procedures you are planning.

Sumanth Pagadala, MD (retired) · Answer

Your physician will prescribe pain meds for you. Most patients will require narcotic meds during the immediate post operative period but can usually switch to OTC meds after 5-7 days. Everyone is different in their pain tolerance levels.

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