Will xanax help with the post op elephant on your chest or tight chest feeling that I hear people speaking of?

Xanax is a medicine that reduces anxiety.  If a patient experiences anxiety before or after surgery, I sometimes will prescribe it or something similar.  It would be up to your surgeon to determine if it would be appropriate for you.

Hello and thank you for your question.I find that a muscle relaxer such as Valium (generic = Diazepam) is very effective in managing the tightness that most patients feel post breast augmentation, however, I recommend that you follow your Plastic Surgeon's post-op instructions.

Most of my patients receive a muscle relaxant to help with the tightness sensation. I have not had too many patients who needed anxiety medications. You should discuss this with your surgeon and see what his recommended post operative regimen is.

Thank you for your question. Medication inquiries should always be discussed with your plastic surgeon. Best, 

A muscle relaxer is often prescribed to help with the tightness sensation. Consult with your surgeon as he or she knows the scope of the surgery and the specifics about you.

I would follow you plastic surgeons instructions carefully and completely. Make sure he / she know every medication you are taking and why.Good LuckStephen M. Davis, MD, FACSGreen Hills Plastic Surgery

Follow your Plastic Surgeon's post operative instructions, and only take the medication that he recommends.  Best wishes!