So many tummy tuck surgeons in the US say this drug has been a tremendous advancement for pain management, reducing DVTs and narcotics use. If this is the case why has Canada not approved this?
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Hello,Thank you for the question and photo. It appears that you may be spitting a stitch. Your surgeon could see you in person to treat this and it should heal well with proper care. I recommend that you follow up in person.All the best
Thank you for your question. Be sure to read and re-read your surgeon's pre and post-operative instructions as mana (myself included) advise patients to avoid herbal teas and supplements as well as weight loss supplements as these often contain ingredients which hinder the healing process. The ...
Exparel is a long lasting anesthetic that is typically injected when you are asleep during surgery. I inject into the muscle fascia during abdominoplasties and the incision sites. It usually doesn’t contain epinephrine. It has definitely made a difference postoperatively for my p...