Persistent Opioid Use and High-Risk Prescribing in Body Contouring Patients

Conclusions: Similar to other elective procedures, 6 percent of opioid-naive patients developed persistent use, and 12 percent were exposed to high-risk prescribing practices. Plastic surgeons should remain aware of risk factors and offer opioid alternatives. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Risk, III.
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Cosmetic: Original Articles Source Type: research