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Mammaplasty w/o Keflex - Will I Be Okay?

asked 1 year ago by trezjones in Miami, FL
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 183 times
Tags: medication, vertical lift

I already have small breat implants (225cc), but they are sagging again so i am getting the vertical line lift. I do not have enough money to by the prescribed keflex, what is the likelihood of me turning out ok or not ok with out the keflex? Please let me know, I am really worried but i have no choice.

8 answers to Mammaplasty w/o Keflex - Will I Be Okay?

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Breasts Augmentation and Antibiotics?

Although you will likely be okay without the “prophylactic” antibiotics, they will be in your best interests to find a way to purchase these relatively inexpensive drugs. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Cannot afford antibiotics for breast lift revision surgery

I am very confused. This medication can cost 10 USD at Walmart. If you cannot afford this, how can you afford surgery? What if a complication occurs and you need more surgery or encounter other expenses.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Antibiotics for surgery

I would follow your surgeons instructions, do not think short term think long term.  Do not be penny wise and dollar foolish.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Antibiotics after Surgery

Keflex is very cheap.  Some supermarket pharmacies even have an extremely reduced cost antibiotics.  if it is impossible for you to get  the antibiotics your outcome will most likely be fine. Dr.  ES
Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Penny Wise and Pound Foolish in Complying with standard Breast Augmentation Preparation

Regarding: "Mammaplasty w/o Keflex - Will I Be Okay? I already have small breat implants (225cc), but they are sagging again so i am getting the vertical line lift. I do not have enough money to by the prescribed keflex, what is the likelihood of me turning out ok or not ok with out the keflex? Please let me know, I am really worried but i have no choice" I hope you do not take my comments as a personal attack but I am REALLY concerned about you and would like to save you... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Antibiotics following mammaplasty

Not all surgeons provide antibiotics following mammaplasty.  It is my practice to do so.  You will invest significantly in your breasts, so the money involved in attaining the antibiotics is small.  Both Target and Walmart have keflex as part of their $4 prescription drug plan.  If this $4 saves your implants from a poor outcome, I think it is a no brainer.
Jason R. Hess, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Mammaplasty w/o Keflex

I agree with Dr Kavali, You should buy the generic Keflex otherwise CANCEL the operation. I'm sure your surgeon will not do your operation under these circumstances. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, 305 598 0091
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Surgery is more than just the actual procedure

I'm sorry, but I don't understand what's going on here. You have enough money to pay for an elective cosmetic procedure, but can't come up with a VERY small amount of additional money for your ANTIBIOTICS?  Generic keflex costs less than $10!  You'll probably be fine without antibiotics after this particular surgery, but imagine the added costs if you do develop an infection or a capsular contracture?  What will you do about those costs? Surgery... more
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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