I am 61 years old, and had Ancef perioperatively and Keflex post op. Otherwise healthy.
Answer: Facial surgery and anti-biotics I believe if you have your facial surgery in a licensed, accredited surgical center using proper sterile techniques an anti-biotic would not be required. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon and confirm that your procedure would be done in a licensed facility and good luck.
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Answer: Facial surgery and anti-biotics I believe if you have your facial surgery in a licensed, accredited surgical center using proper sterile techniques an anti-biotic would not be required. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon and confirm that your procedure would be done in a licensed facility and good luck.
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August 19, 2022
Answer: Have had 2 breast surgeries, resulting in C-diff post-op. I would like to get a facelift - are antibiotics required? Thank you for your questions. In general, most surgeons recommend a minimum of a dose of IV antibiotics at the time of surgery as this has been shown to decrease the risk of infections postop. However, every decision comes with risks and benefits and if those doses of medication have resulted in C-diff, maybe it is the lesser of two evils to skip the antibiotic or choose a different one, or pre-treat with another one to prevent the C-diff. This would obviously require a conversation with your plastic surgeon to discuss the risk/benefit ratio.
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August 19, 2022
Answer: Have had 2 breast surgeries, resulting in C-diff post-op. I would like to get a facelift - are antibiotics required? Thank you for your questions. In general, most surgeons recommend a minimum of a dose of IV antibiotics at the time of surgery as this has been shown to decrease the risk of infections postop. However, every decision comes with risks and benefits and if those doses of medication have resulted in C-diff, maybe it is the lesser of two evils to skip the antibiotic or choose a different one, or pre-treat with another one to prevent the C-diff. This would obviously require a conversation with your plastic surgeon to discuss the risk/benefit ratio.
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August 17, 2022
Answer: Are antibiotics required after facelift? The answer will vary by surgeon , but the risk of an infection after facelift is extremely low, and I personally do not use antibiotics . Theinfection rate has only been 1 in a thousand in my experience. I do routinely use one dose during surgery which should not put a person at risk for C. difficile..
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August 17, 2022
Answer: Are antibiotics required after facelift? The answer will vary by surgeon , but the risk of an infection after facelift is extremely low, and I personally do not use antibiotics . Theinfection rate has only been 1 in a thousand in my experience. I do routinely use one dose during surgery which should not put a person at risk for C. difficile..
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August 19, 2022
Answer: Have had 2 breast surgeries, resulting in C-diff post-op. I would like to get a facelift - are antibiotics required? Antibiotics are not required for a face lift. It is an individual preference of your surgeon. Although it is common, it is not mandatory. Infections after face lifts are rare. You should speak to your surgeon and decide on the best course of action. Another alternative is of course to chooose a different antibiotic. I also recommend if you do take antibiotics use probiotics with the antibiotic.
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August 19, 2022
Answer: Have had 2 breast surgeries, resulting in C-diff post-op. I would like to get a facelift - are antibiotics required? Antibiotics are not required for a face lift. It is an individual preference of your surgeon. Although it is common, it is not mandatory. Infections after face lifts are rare. You should speak to your surgeon and decide on the best course of action. Another alternative is of course to chooose a different antibiotic. I also recommend if you do take antibiotics use probiotics with the antibiotic.
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August 19, 2022
Answer: Perioperative antibiotics Facelift procedures have very low risk of infection. Nonetheless, antibiotics are typically given in the perioperative period. This can be tailored to your particular situation and limited to maybe limited to preop or just a few days postop.
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August 19, 2022
Answer: Perioperative antibiotics Facelift procedures have very low risk of infection. Nonetheless, antibiotics are typically given in the perioperative period. This can be tailored to your particular situation and limited to maybe limited to preop or just a few days postop.
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