Can I still have a BBL under general anesthesia if I am prescribed and taking methadone?

Thanks for your question.We have done methadone patients in the past. It is important to disclose your previous drug history with your surgeon and anesthesiologist. This way we can achieve adequate pain control mainly during the post-operative period in the recovery unit due to narcotics/methadone interactions. Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.Take care,Moises Salama M.D., Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Hi congrats on taking methadone to treat your dependency. Keep it up and keep weening off slowly over time. I have operated on a number of patients on methadone and while it needs special attention in the postoperative period for pain control and manageable. You will have to prediscuss with your surgeon and anesthesiologist and pain doctor. With a solid plan in place it’s  a go in my practice.Best

Your PS and your pain management specialist will need to be cognizant of your methadone treatment so that they can plan, and administer your medications during and after surgery without resorting to narcotics.   The responsibility for pain management after the surgery should be carefully monitored by your methadone doctor and PS.  The methadone doctor should make recommendations about a protocol to follow for pain after surgery.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA