Why Valium As a Post Tummy Tuck Muscle Relaxant?

I routinely prescribe Valium in addition to narcotics after tummy tuck and breast augmentation.  This helps to reduce your tightness after surgery by reducing the severity and intensity of the muscular spasms.  Routinely after a tummy tuck, the muscles are tightened to help correct the stretch after childbearing and this can lead to more muscle spasms which is relieved with Valium or Flexeril.

 

Valium is an excellent medication to aid with post-operative muscle relaxation after surgery, as it will decrease the amount of narcotic medication required for pain control.  It is non-narcotic, so it can be used alternatively with the narcotic pain medication.  It is very inexpensive, as most cash-paying cosmetic patients are appreciated of.