The role of methocarbamol and intercostal nerve blocks for pain management in breast augmentation

This study suggests that intercostal nerve blocks do not significantly decrease postoperative pain following breast augmentation. Preoperative use of methocarbamol may be of benefit to help diminish early perioperative pain. In this outpatient cosmetic surgery population, expeditious pain management with minimization of nausea and sedation is critical. A preoperative dose of methocarbamol may be of benefit and merits further investigation.