What is the best antiseptic spray for a tummy tuck incision?

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What's the best antiseptic spray for a Tummy Tuck incision to eliminate any type of infection? Or is it not necessary. Thanks in advance!

Steven Sigalove, MD FACS · Answer

When you have your surgery, you will be prepped and draped in a sterile fashion, typically with specific skin preps that are designed to kill bacteria. Additionally, you will be given IV antibiotics prior to your surgery and many surgeons put you on oral antibiotics after your surgery. You do not need to purchase any other postoperative spray as this will not change your chances of getting an infection. Good luck!

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Some PS allow you to put Bacitracin, Neosporin or another antibiotic ointment on the incision. However, some surgeons do not want you to touch the incision any more than is absolutely necessary. 
I like the incision to be kept dry at all times, no ointments of any kind; every surgeon has different post op care instructions so continue to follow up with your PS to discuss your concern.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Typically an antiseptic spray is not necessary to care for your tummy tuck incision.  Protocols will vary by surgeon, and your surgeon will give you specific post op instructions on how to care for your incisions as well as "red flags" that will alert you to potential issues.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  In most cases an antiseptic spray is not required or needed to minimize the chance of an infection.  Hope this helps.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Queenlove83,
every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

What is the best antiseptic spray for a tummy tuck incision?

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