What is the most effective oral pain medication after Tummy Tuck/Mommy Makeover with Breast Augmentation? I’m about a month pre op and researching pain management. My surgeon does not offer a pain pump. What is the most effective oral pain medication after tummy tuck/mommy makeover with breast at?? Thank you, Timberel
Most Effective Pain Medication After Tummy Tuck?
Pain control after mommy makeover varies.
Thanks for the question. Each surgeon will have their own specific protocol for postop pain management. Narcotics, like percoset, are common place. I Rx these for my patients. However, I also like to use a muscle relaxant (like soma or flexeril), Neurontin (gabapentin), and Celebrex. All are non narcotic and can go a long way to reducing the # of narcotics that you would need. Additionally, you should also research Exparel which is a long lasting type of pain medicine that I have found extremely helpful, especially after tummy tucks. This is injected into the muscle layer before completion of the tummy tuck and can last 3-4 days.
References
http://www.exparel.com/index.shtml?gclid=CKry-9KCg8ICFZCVfgodJ0gAyQ