What Pain Medication is Given After Breast Reduction?

It is typical for your surgeon to prescribe an oral narcotic for the recovery time period.  Every surgeon will have a basic routine.  Discuss your prior experience with pain medication with your surgeon and you can choose the best one for you.  My routine is to use Percocett or Lortab, depending on patient's past experiences.

I order  antibiotics and prescription strength  pain medication.  Every plastic surgeon has his own preference as to which medications to prescribe. You should discuss this with your surgeon, particularly if you have had bad reactions to any medications in the past.

I routinely prescribe oral pain medication, like vicodin or hydrocodone, after the surgery, as well as antibiotics and a milder tordol. If you have specific allergies to pain medication, please let your plastic surgeon know.  If you have a low tolerance to pain, a pain ball and catheter with local anesthesia for up to 3 days may also be helpful.  Most women do very well after surgery.