What pain medicine do they give you after a BBL in Dominican Republic? Was told they don't have strong pain meds.

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I was told that in DR they do not have strong pain medicine like ,hydrocodone, percoset or Vicodin ? And also told that the pain medicine they give is called Diclofenac but I should not take it due to bleeding risk and bruising post surgery.

Miguel Mota, MD · Answer

Thank you for posting your question. I do not know way people say this. There is good medication anywhere in the world. It will depend on what the surgeon prescribes you. So, Percocet is actually hydrocodone with acetaminophen while Vicodin is oxycodone with acetaminophen. I prescribe Oxa-forte for all my patients. Ox-forte is closely retaliated to Vicodin and Percocet because it is actually Codein with Diclofenac.  Plus diclofenac is a pain medication that is actually much stronger then acetaminophen and does not elevate the risks bleeding and bruising. In any case all patients get blood thinners to avoid blood clots. Blood thinners are more prone to produce bleeding then diclofenac and still, this is not a problem at the doses we use. In conclusion... Vicodin, Percocet and Oxa-forte are all very similar medications with very similar results. Just make sure your surgeon prescribes the correct medication.Best of luck on your procedure,Dr. Miguel Mota

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question...Every surgeon has different post op protocols for pain. Speak to your surgeon again to ensure you have adequate pain control post op.You can learn more on our social media (Instagram and Snapchat): @realdrsix.
  
Regards,

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well.. based in your question every plastic surgeon have differents protocols and indications some medications , in this case its recommended discuss all about theme with your plastic surgeon.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
I can assure you that, here in the Dominican Republic, you will have available, any type of pain medication you need and tha you chosen doctor prescribes.
l recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
Good luck :)

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