I have always had a problem with the staphylococcus virus and really want to get breast implants. Is there something I can do to prevent an infection as I am prone to them.
September 6, 2015
Answer: Prone to staph infections - Can I get implants? I would recommend getting a screening test to see if you are a carrier of MRSA which can be the more serious staph infection. If you screen positive, there is an treatment you can undergo to decolonize yourself from being a carrier and decrease your risk. Being MRSA positive does not preclude you from getting an implant and usually a preoperative dose of antibiotics and short post-operative course is sufficient in preventing infection. #PlasticSurgery #BreastImplants #BreastAug #staphinfection
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September 6, 2015
Answer: Prone to staph infections - Can I get implants? I would recommend getting a screening test to see if you are a carrier of MRSA which can be the more serious staph infection. If you screen positive, there is an treatment you can undergo to decolonize yourself from being a carrier and decrease your risk. Being MRSA positive does not preclude you from getting an implant and usually a preoperative dose of antibiotics and short post-operative course is sufficient in preventing infection. #PlasticSurgery #BreastImplants #BreastAug #staphinfection
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September 7, 2015
Answer: Staph Infection There are numerous methods that can be employed pre-operatively to minimize the risk of infection including the use of chlorhexidine scrub bath and the use of Mupirocin (aka Bactroban) for nasal mucosa (for MRSA positive patients). Prophylactic antibiotics are usually given immediately prior to your surgery to further reduce the risk of infection. During surgery, the use of triple antibiotic irrigation is done to minimize infection and capsular contracture. Experienced breast surgeons will also minimize the handling of the breast implants to reduce the risk of contamination. After your surgery, a close follow up of the incision site with prompt antibiotic treatment if signs of infection appear is important. Even with all these measures, there is no 100% guarantee that an infection won't happen. Please consult with a nearby board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck.
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September 7, 2015
Answer: Staph Infection There are numerous methods that can be employed pre-operatively to minimize the risk of infection including the use of chlorhexidine scrub bath and the use of Mupirocin (aka Bactroban) for nasal mucosa (for MRSA positive patients). Prophylactic antibiotics are usually given immediately prior to your surgery to further reduce the risk of infection. During surgery, the use of triple antibiotic irrigation is done to minimize infection and capsular contracture. Experienced breast surgeons will also minimize the handling of the breast implants to reduce the risk of contamination. After your surgery, a close follow up of the incision site with prompt antibiotic treatment if signs of infection appear is important. Even with all these measures, there is no 100% guarantee that an infection won't happen. Please consult with a nearby board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck.
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