I'm 49 years old with a BMI of 29. Considering a Tummy Tuck, Lipo of the tummy, flanks, bra rolls and chin all done together. How much pain can i realistically expect having all these procedures done at once and how long will it take before i can expect to feel somewhat like myself. I don't handle pain well but i know pain is subjective
Answer: How Much Pain After Tummy Tuck and Lipo of the Abdomen, Flanks, Bra Rolls? With the use of Exparel, these large area operations are tolerated very well, usually with very little pain in the recovery room. As you may know, Exparel uses bupivacaine, a local anesthetic which lasts six hours, and places it in liposomes, which after injection under the muscle fascia and the liposuctioned areas releases the bupivacaine over three days. This really helps cut down on the pain and the need for narcotic pain medication. But as always, everyone is different. I have had patients who took no pain pills in the first 24 hours, then ended up taking 3-4 over the next four days, and I have had patients who needed their narcotic pain pills regularly during the first 3-4 days. I have not been able to predict who will fall in which category. Let's just say that with the assistance of Exparel and some pain medication, everyone gets through it and back to normal in a reasonable period of time.
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Answer: How Much Pain After Tummy Tuck and Lipo of the Abdomen, Flanks, Bra Rolls? With the use of Exparel, these large area operations are tolerated very well, usually with very little pain in the recovery room. As you may know, Exparel uses bupivacaine, a local anesthetic which lasts six hours, and places it in liposomes, which after injection under the muscle fascia and the liposuctioned areas releases the bupivacaine over three days. This really helps cut down on the pain and the need for narcotic pain medication. But as always, everyone is different. I have had patients who took no pain pills in the first 24 hours, then ended up taking 3-4 over the next four days, and I have had patients who needed their narcotic pain pills regularly during the first 3-4 days. I have not been able to predict who will fall in which category. Let's just say that with the assistance of Exparel and some pain medication, everyone gets through it and back to normal in a reasonable period of time.
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Answer: Pain the worse pain will be the tummy tuck and you will be provided medication for this. The liposuction areas will be in compression garments which greatly helps to decrease the pain. You still will have some.
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Answer: Pain the worse pain will be the tummy tuck and you will be provided medication for this. The liposuction areas will be in compression garments which greatly helps to decrease the pain. You still will have some.
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September 9, 2022
Answer: How much pain should I realistically expect? Hello @littlebug98, thank you for your question. There are different factors that are at play when we talk about pain: One is the surgical technique of the doctor, technology used to avoid traumatism and pain and the level of pain that the patient tolerates. Pain is a very personal thing. However, there are pain relievers to help the patient if he or she have a lot of discomfort due to pain for those procedures. It is important that you have a consultation with a board certified specialist to determine a surgical plan according to your needs. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.
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September 9, 2022
Answer: How much pain should I realistically expect? Hello @littlebug98, thank you for your question. There are different factors that are at play when we talk about pain: One is the surgical technique of the doctor, technology used to avoid traumatism and pain and the level of pain that the patient tolerates. Pain is a very personal thing. However, there are pain relievers to help the patient if he or she have a lot of discomfort due to pain for those procedures. It is important that you have a consultation with a board certified specialist to determine a surgical plan according to your needs. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.
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August 23, 2022
Answer: TAP block with Exparel to minimize tummy tuck pain With all of our tummy tucks we do a procedure called a TAP block, in which we use ultrasound guidance to place a long-lasting local anesthetic called Exparel. It reduces pain scores by at least 50% and jump-starts recovery.
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August 23, 2022
Answer: TAP block with Exparel to minimize tummy tuck pain With all of our tummy tucks we do a procedure called a TAP block, in which we use ultrasound guidance to place a long-lasting local anesthetic called Exparel. It reduces pain scores by at least 50% and jump-starts recovery.
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July 28, 2022
Answer: Recovery After multiple procedures it is common and expected to feel some discomfort in the days immediately following surgery. Typically patients are given narcotic based medication to manage their pain and I often administer a pain medication during surgery called Exparel that helps with pain management for the first few days. Positioning for comfort is also helpful. Typically patients are back to work if they work outside the home after about two weeks. I encourage you to speak with your surgeon about your concerns.
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July 28, 2022
Answer: Recovery After multiple procedures it is common and expected to feel some discomfort in the days immediately following surgery. Typically patients are given narcotic based medication to manage their pain and I often administer a pain medication during surgery called Exparel that helps with pain management for the first few days. Positioning for comfort is also helpful. Typically patients are back to work if they work outside the home after about two weeks. I encourage you to speak with your surgeon about your concerns.
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