Aesthetic surgery journal
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Aesthetic surgery journal · Jan 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of sustained-release lidocaine on reduction of pain after subpectoral breast augmentation.
Subpectoral breast augmentation is a popular procedure that increases the attractiveness of the female breast. However, this surgical procedure often causes postoperative breast pain. ⋯ Sustained-release lidocaine applied in the subpectoral pocket significantly reduced postoperative pain and discomfort without complications for patients who received cosmetic subpectoral breast augmentation. The relatively small size of the patient group limits the impact of these results; a much larger randomized, double-blind study is planned.