I have been on Suboxone for 6 years. My doctor said it will be ok but I am truly freaking out about going under anesthesia and how to deal with pain during post op. Doctor did recommend exparel but that last only three days.
Answer: Tummy tuck thigh lift mastopexy arm lift buttock augmentation buttock lift bodylift expert brachioplasty mastopexy LBL FDL Thank you for your question regarding undergoing a tummy tuck while undergoing Suboxone. First, you can undergo surgery, anesthesia, and a surgical procedure like a tummy tuck while on Suboxone. Suboxone aids patients who have a history of opioid dependents. I suggest you let your pain medication doctor know that you will undergo an abdominoplasty. As a plastic surgeon, I would have your pain doctor dispense your pain medication after your plastic surgery. However, I would not suggest your plastic surgeon dispense the medications because you will probably require a higher-than-normal dose while on the Suboxone. Therefore, you can take oxycodone under the strict guidance of a pain specialist while still being on Suboxone. However, I suggest your addiction pain management doctor manage medications rather than your plastic surgeon.
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Answer: Tummy tuck thigh lift mastopexy arm lift buttock augmentation buttock lift bodylift expert brachioplasty mastopexy LBL FDL Thank you for your question regarding undergoing a tummy tuck while undergoing Suboxone. First, you can undergo surgery, anesthesia, and a surgical procedure like a tummy tuck while on Suboxone. Suboxone aids patients who have a history of opioid dependents. I suggest you let your pain medication doctor know that you will undergo an abdominoplasty. As a plastic surgeon, I would have your pain doctor dispense your pain medication after your plastic surgery. However, I would not suggest your plastic surgeon dispense the medications because you will probably require a higher-than-normal dose while on the Suboxone. Therefore, you can take oxycodone under the strict guidance of a pain specialist while still being on Suboxone. However, I suggest your addiction pain management doctor manage medications rather than your plastic surgeon.
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October 4, 2022
Answer: Pain management Pain from a tummy tuck is the worst the first week after surgery. The Exparel should help you get through the first few days. Other non narcotic pain medication should be helpful after that, but may not be enough to manage your pain. I encourage you to speak to the physician who prescribes your Suboxone as well as your surgeon about your concerns.
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October 4, 2022
Answer: Pain management Pain from a tummy tuck is the worst the first week after surgery. The Exparel should help you get through the first few days. Other non narcotic pain medication should be helpful after that, but may not be enough to manage your pain. I encourage you to speak to the physician who prescribes your Suboxone as well as your surgeon about your concerns.
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October 3, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck without narcotics Hi there,Thanks for your question! It is possible. Ask your surgeon to preform a nerve block, that can help significantly with post-operative pain. As for pain management, you can take Tylenol and ibuprofen alternating, and remember to cough into a pillow and wear a tight garment. You can do it!
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October 3, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck without narcotics Hi there,Thanks for your question! It is possible. Ask your surgeon to preform a nerve block, that can help significantly with post-operative pain. As for pain management, you can take Tylenol and ibuprofen alternating, and remember to cough into a pillow and wear a tight garment. You can do it!
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October 2, 2022
Answer: Postoperative protocol Dear thanavady89,
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October 2, 2022
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Answer: Medication You will need medication for pain, both narcotic and also nonnarcotic like Tordol or low narcotic like Trammadol. Don't try to do this without pain medication. Your surgeon can also use a pain pump and catheter to give a low dose of local anesthetic continually for the first couple of days.
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Answer: Medication You will need medication for pain, both narcotic and also nonnarcotic like Tordol or low narcotic like Trammadol. Don't try to do this without pain medication. Your surgeon can also use a pain pump and catheter to give a low dose of local anesthetic continually for the first couple of days.
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