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I have patients take antibiotics (usually Keflex unless they have an allergy) for 24 hours after BBL (and almost all surgeries). There is no good evidence that antibiotics have any benefit beyond 24 hours after this type of surgery.
Some surgeons only give one dose at the time of surgery. Giving antibiotics long term may or may no t decrease the risk of infections or might even predispose you to resistant organisms.
As long as the patient does not have an allergy Keflex is the "standard" antibiotic prescribed for the post op period. It helps to prevent infection, but you can definitely develop an infection even if taking this medication. If any signs of infection are present: fever, increased pain, red, warm to touch, drainage, etc, you must call your doctor immediately as they will likely treat you with something stronger.
Only the plastic surgeon who performs your BBL can answer that question as he/she will know of any complications in wound healing. The first 3 to 4 days tend to be the worst for most BBL patients. Many of my patients feel well enough to return to work at 1 week, but some patients may need 2 ...
I have my BBL patients avoid sitting for 10 days after surgery except for using the toilet. This means they are either laying on their belly or their sides or standing during this period of time. When they go home after surgery they typically lay down on their side in the back...
Congratulations on your recent surgery. It's still early after the procedure, so you still have areas of swelling. If your hips are swollen, it may make the dense appear more noticeable. It's too early to judge your final result so continue to be patient with the process and follow your s...
Always ask your plastic surgeon about specific activities and when they can be resumed after surgery. After six weeks of uncomplicated healing, you should be able to resume your exercise program. I would take it easy initially to not overdo the very intense bouts of exercise. I liken twe...
Dear triciasam,I instruct my patients not to sit for 2 solid weeks. We provide them a specialized pillow that our patients can sit on during that time. They can sleep on their stomachs or sides. Every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would...
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