Bupivacaine Versus Liposomal Bupivacaine for Postoperative Pain Control after Augmentation Mammaplasty: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Trial

Conclusions
Although there is a statistically significant decrease in postoperative pain with the use of liposomal bupivacaine, this may not translate to an appreciable clinical benefit that justifies the additional cost.

Level of Evidence: 3

Therapeutic

Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - January 15, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Nadeau, M. H., Saraswat, A., Vasko, A., Elliott, J. O., Vasko, S. D. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research