Local anesthetic is a type of medication that helps control your pain after surgery so you can have a better recovery. It works by numbing the area where it is administered. It is different from an opiod or other pain pills. We offer EXPAREL® for prolonged delivery of local anesthetic.
EXPAREL® is a recently introduced local anesthetic developed to last for days with a single treatment. During a procedure, the doctor injects EXPAREL® throughout the surgical area. EXPAREL® contains specially formulated bupivacaine (a type of local anesthetic) that is designed to release in the surgical area over a long period of time for prolonged pain relief. Exparel® does not require any tubes or devices, therefore the use of Exparel® will avoid the need for an external pump to deliver local anesthetic.
Exparel® comes in a single dose bottle and typically lasts 3 – 4 days. In the majority of patients, the use of narcotics is greatly reduced and getting up to ambulate after surgery appears to be helped tremendously. During your consultation, we can discuss your pain management options.
