Exparel also know is (Liposomal Bupivacaine injectable suspension) works by slowly breaking down and releasing local anesthetic over time.

We are finding that many parents and patients would prefer Exparel when it comes to treating post operative pain after 3rd Molar extractions and IV sedation. Studies have shown that there is increased risk for the patient when their first exposure to opioids is at a younger age. We have found that doing everything we can to prevent opioid addiction is what most patient’s want and need, and Exparel is what has allowed us to do this while keeping our patient’s comfortable right after surgery.

Towards the end of the case the Exparel is drawn up and injected around the surgical sites. Calculations are completed to determine dosage, this is based on the patient’s body weight and other local anesthetics used peri-operatively.