Can I take hydrocodone prescription after breast augmentation surgery for pain?

Hydrocodone is a pain killer that is related to morphine and is usually reserved for severe pain. you will get adequate pain relief most of the time with acetaminiphen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen alone.if you want to use hydrocodone, may sure you don't use alcohol and to use a stool softener. 

I find most patients complain of soreness, rather than pain, after a breast augmentation. This is because the implants are pushing up against your muscle and/or breast tissue and exerting pressure against these surfaces. We only prescribe ibuprofen because as an anti-inflammatory, this helps more with the soreness/pressure like feeling. Also, our 24 hour recovery technique allows us to simply give you ibuprofen, rather than a stronger pain medication. Talk to your operating surgeon, however, because every surgeon's post op protocol is slightly different, depending on the technique they use for the breast augmentation. Good luck!

Thank you for your question.Hydrocodone or oxycodone is typically prescribed for pain control after breast augmentation surgery. I would avoid taking ibuprofen unless you are instructed to do so by your surgeon. Be sure to take stool softeners along with the hydrocodone. One of the side effects is constipation.I hope this helps.- Dr. Bryson Richards