Is a prescribed course of Keflex standard after Rhinoplasty?

July 14, 2020
Asked By:jheart in California, CA

Is a prescribed course of antibiotics standard after rhinoplasty? I have my procedure scheduled for later this month, and was just informed of the requirement to take Keflex for 7 days after the surgery. I generally react poorly to antibiotics with effects lingering for weeks to months after (weight gain, bloating, sluggish metabolism, fatigue, etc). Wondering if there is an alternative approach. Thank you!

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July 18, 2020

Answer: Typically not necessary

Edwin F. Williams, III, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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July 18, 2020

Answer: Typically not necessary

Edwin F. Williams, III, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
July 17, 2020

Answer: Antibiotics and surgery

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 17, 2020

Answer: Antibiotics and surgery

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 17, 2020

Answer: Antibiotics

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 17, 2020

Answer: Antibiotics

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 17, 2020

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Gary Linkov, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
July 17, 2020

Answer: Rhinoplasty

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