Impact of Pectoral Versus Paravertebral Blocks on Pain and Physical Well-Being in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction

Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patient 18 years or older * Scheduled for unilateral or bilateral immediate implant-based breast reconstruction * Therapeutic or prophylactic indication * Patient understands the study procedures and objectives and is willing to participate * Patient willing to and capable of providing informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Delayed breast reconstruction * Allergy or contraindication to local anesthetics (PVB or PECS blocks) * History of radiation therapy * Planned sedation or general anesthesia protocol variation * Morbid obesity as defined as a BMI greater than…