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Infected nipple piercing. Should I get on an antibiotic to get rid of the infection before surgery?

annemarie77
I got my nipples pierced 6 months ago and they just have refused to heal and now get bloody, sore and have puss discharge as nasty as that sounds. I'm scheduled for a Breast augmentation in 4 weeks and are going through the nipple. Should I get on an antibiotic to get rid of the infection before surgery? If I can't get rid of it completely before surgery will I still be able to get my surgery? So worried. I know every doctor is different but give me your idea on what you would do.

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