Journavx: Non-Narcotic Pain Management After Surgery In Wichita Kansas

Pain management is an important part of recovery after plastic surgery. While narcotic medications have traditionally been used to manage postoperative pain, advances in medicine are giving patients more options.

At Heartland Plastic Surgery & Beauty in Wichita, Kansas, we have incorporated Journavx® into our approach to postoperative pain management for appropriately selected patients.

Journavx is a non-opioid medication that works by targeting pain signals in the peripheral nervous system. Unlike narcotic pain medications, it does not work by binding to opioid receptors in the brain.

This can be especially helpful when managing pain after procedures that can traditionally be more uncomfortable, such as tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and mommy makeover surgery. Journavx was also studied in patients experiencing acute pain following abdominoplasty as part of the research supporting its FDA approval.

Why Consider a Non-Opioid Approach?

Narcotic medications can be effective for controlling pain, but they can also cause side effects such as drowsiness, nausea, constipation, dizziness, and respiratory depression. They also carry risks of misuse and dependence.

Our goal is not necessarily to eliminate narcotic medications for every patient. Instead, we believe in creating an individualized pain-management plan that uses the appropriate combination of medications and techniques for each patient.

For many of our Wichita plastic surgery patients, having a non-opioid option allows us another way to approach postoperative pain while minimizing reliance on narcotics when medically appropriate.

A More Thoughtful Approach to Recovery

Every patient’s surgery and recovery are different. Pain management should be, too.

Whether you are considering a tummy tuck, mommy makeover, or another plastic surgery procedure in Wichita, KS, we will discuss what you can expect during recovery and the pain-management options that may be appropriate for you.