Why don't doctors prophylactically prescribe a broad spectrum antibiotic like Keflex to all facelift patients to prevent infection in the incision areas? I've been reading reviews here and a common theme seems to be swollen, throbbing ears where the stitches are, as well as pus in those areas, even if the incision areas are cleaned daily.
August 4, 2016
Answer: Antibiotics after facelift Thank you for your questions.As many have already stated, prophylactic antibiotics have not shown to be beneficial in preventing infections. So, we have stopped giving them to patients unless there is an infection. Hope this helps! Best of luck to you...
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August 4, 2016
Answer: Antibiotics after facelift Thank you for your questions.As many have already stated, prophylactic antibiotics have not shown to be beneficial in preventing infections. So, we have stopped giving them to patients unless there is an infection. Hope this helps! Best of luck to you...
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August 4, 2016
Answer: Antibiotics After Facelift For starters, Keflex isn't a broad spectrum antibiotic, but a limited spectrum gram positive range antibiotic that has been heavily overused. In circumstances where I use antibiotics in this day and age of resistance, it is more likely to be an older antibiotic like Doxycycline or Bactrim. Use of a full course of antibiotics (7-10 days) in sterile facial surgery is not proven to add significant benefit.
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August 4, 2016
Answer: Antibiotics After Facelift For starters, Keflex isn't a broad spectrum antibiotic, but a limited spectrum gram positive range antibiotic that has been heavily overused. In circumstances where I use antibiotics in this day and age of resistance, it is more likely to be an older antibiotic like Doxycycline or Bactrim. Use of a full course of antibiotics (7-10 days) in sterile facial surgery is not proven to add significant benefit.
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