I've gotten my wisdom teeth taken out in the past and the antibiotics and hydrocodone made me beyond sick. I'm considering getting chin/neck liposuction, but I'm wondering if I will have to go through the same ordeal of getting sick from the pain meds & antibiotics prescribed afterwards?
Answer: Liposuction and need for pain meds Chin/neck liposuction is a fairly tolerable surgery. Most patients do not need narcotics after surgery. One dose of antibiotics should be plenty to prevent any infection. Some of the trouble you had after oral surgery may have been due to swallowed blood from the procedure. This is well known to cause significant GI issues.
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Answer: Liposuction and need for pain meds Chin/neck liposuction is a fairly tolerable surgery. Most patients do not need narcotics after surgery. One dose of antibiotics should be plenty to prevent any infection. Some of the trouble you had after oral surgery may have been due to swallowed blood from the procedure. This is well known to cause significant GI issues.
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May 18, 2016
Answer: Liposuction and antibiotics/pain medicines? Thank you for your questions and I am sorry to hear about your side effects with antibiotics and hydrocodone. In most instances liposuction is a procedure that does not require antibiotics in the first few days after the procedure. As far as prescription pain medication, your doctor can prescribe you a different medication/dosage that may not give you the same effects. Unfortunately it is trial and error to discover which pain pill will keep you comfortable, with the least amount of side effects.
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May 18, 2016
Answer: Liposuction and antibiotics/pain medicines? Thank you for your questions and I am sorry to hear about your side effects with antibiotics and hydrocodone. In most instances liposuction is a procedure that does not require antibiotics in the first few days after the procedure. As far as prescription pain medication, your doctor can prescribe you a different medication/dosage that may not give you the same effects. Unfortunately it is trial and error to discover which pain pill will keep you comfortable, with the least amount of side effects.
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July 27, 2015
Answer: Liposucition Often with liposuction, one dose of antibiotics is enough. AS for pain meds, you can take tylenol or take the pain meds with food in your stomach to minimize the risk of nausea.
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July 27, 2015
Answer: Liposucition Often with liposuction, one dose of antibiotics is enough. AS for pain meds, you can take tylenol or take the pain meds with food in your stomach to minimize the risk of nausea.
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July 27, 2015
Answer: Liposuction and antibiotics/pain medicines? Some plastic surgeons prescribe antibiotics following liposuction; others don't recommend antibiotics. With regards to pain medicine, hydrocodone can make some patients itch or have significant nausea. Fortunately, there are many other options available if pain medication is needed. Additionally, medications like Zofran and Phenergan can be useful for management of nausea.
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July 27, 2015
Answer: Liposuction and antibiotics/pain medicines? Some plastic surgeons prescribe antibiotics following liposuction; others don't recommend antibiotics. With regards to pain medicine, hydrocodone can make some patients itch or have significant nausea. Fortunately, there are many other options available if pain medication is needed. Additionally, medications like Zofran and Phenergan can be useful for management of nausea.
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July 26, 2015
Answer: Liposuction and antibiotics and pain meds Patients who have liposuction with a gentle local anesthesia only technique do so well after liposuction that usually OTC acetaminophen is perfectly fine for pain control. The narcotic pain meds are usually the culprit for nausea/vomiting rather than the antibiotics, but those may also be an issue. Being on an antibiotic after liposuction probably makes the doctor feel better more than actually being important for your safe recovery. If you have an antibiotic issue that can be changed easily.
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July 26, 2015
Answer: Liposuction and antibiotics and pain meds Patients who have liposuction with a gentle local anesthesia only technique do so well after liposuction that usually OTC acetaminophen is perfectly fine for pain control. The narcotic pain meds are usually the culprit for nausea/vomiting rather than the antibiotics, but those may also be an issue. Being on an antibiotic after liposuction probably makes the doctor feel better more than actually being important for your safe recovery. If you have an antibiotic issue that can be changed easily.
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