Antibiotics post BBL? Keflex?

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If Keflex is taken post bbl twice a day for 5 days, is that sufficient enough to prevent infection (started medicine on the night of surgery)?

Samir S. Rao, MD · Answer

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.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

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.

Erika Sato, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

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