New study aims to cut narcotic use in breast reduction surgery

This study looks at whether a special nerve block given during breast reduction surgery can control pain as well as standard narcotic painkillers, but without the side effects. About 80 women having breast reduction will be split into two groups: one gets the nerve block plus non-narcotic pain meds, the other gets standard care with narcotics. Researchers will track pain levels and how much medication is needed for a week after surgery.