For my breast augmentation I was prescribed 5 days worth of keflex. Is this enough? I feel like maybe 7 to 10 days would be beneficial.
Answer: Antibiotics after breast augmentation. Antibiotics are given in the I.V. just before your breast augmentation to help prevent an infection. Although studies suggest that the one dose is sufficient, many physicians will prescribe additional doses. The 5 days that you were prescribed is certainly enough.
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Answer: Antibiotics after breast augmentation. Antibiotics are given in the I.V. just before your breast augmentation to help prevent an infection. Although studies suggest that the one dose is sufficient, many physicians will prescribe additional doses. The 5 days that you were prescribed is certainly enough.
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May 30, 2016
Answer: Antibiotics after breast augmentation? = length of therapy has not been standardized among all surgeons #breastaugmentation Duration of antibiotic prophylaxis after breast augmentation is a hot topic among plastic surgeons. The duration varies between just 3 days to 5 days and some times up to 7 days and 12 to 14 days.Patients should follow up the length of prophylasix recommended by their plastic surgeon, that very likely in his or her hands, allows to have the best outcome for his/her patients.
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May 30, 2016
Answer: Antibiotics after breast augmentation? = length of therapy has not been standardized among all surgeons #breastaugmentation Duration of antibiotic prophylaxis after breast augmentation is a hot topic among plastic surgeons. The duration varies between just 3 days to 5 days and some times up to 7 days and 12 to 14 days.Patients should follow up the length of prophylasix recommended by their plastic surgeon, that very likely in his or her hands, allows to have the best outcome for his/her patients.
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May 30, 2016
Answer: Antibiotics after breast augmentation For a routine breast augmentation there is no proven benefit to any antibiotic use other than a single preoperative IV dose. All antibiotic use carries risk but especially giving too many antibiotics increases the chances of developing C.diff, which is an overgrowth of bad bacteria in the colon.
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May 30, 2016
Answer: Antibiotics after breast augmentation For a routine breast augmentation there is no proven benefit to any antibiotic use other than a single preoperative IV dose. All antibiotic use carries risk but especially giving too many antibiotics increases the chances of developing C.diff, which is an overgrowth of bad bacteria in the colon.
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May 26, 2016
Answer: Do I Need Antibiotics After Breast Augmentation? #breastimplants #breastaugmentation I rarely prescribe antibiotics for my breast augmentation patients. Each patient receives a dose of IV antibiotic in the operating room prior to any incision being made. Additionally, the implants are bathed in triple antibiotic solution prior to being placed. If your plastic surgeon prescribe 5 days of antibiotics, that should be sufficient.
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May 26, 2016
Answer: Do I Need Antibiotics After Breast Augmentation? #breastimplants #breastaugmentation I rarely prescribe antibiotics for my breast augmentation patients. Each patient receives a dose of IV antibiotic in the operating room prior to any incision being made. Additionally, the implants are bathed in triple antibiotic solution prior to being placed. If your plastic surgeon prescribe 5 days of antibiotics, that should be sufficient.
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May 26, 2016
Answer: Antibiotics Antibiotics, when taken more than needed, can actually be harmful. If they were only helpful, then why not take antibiotics all the time for the rest of our lives? So, there is a balance that must be struck.Some surgeons feel that only the IV antibiotics given just before surgery are sufficient, while others feel more comfortable prescribing antibiotics for a limited amount of time postoperatively. 5 days is likely sufficient, if not even "overly cautious" in a clean, elective breast implant case.
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May 26, 2016
Answer: Antibiotics Antibiotics, when taken more than needed, can actually be harmful. If they were only helpful, then why not take antibiotics all the time for the rest of our lives? So, there is a balance that must be struck.Some surgeons feel that only the IV antibiotics given just before surgery are sufficient, while others feel more comfortable prescribing antibiotics for a limited amount of time postoperatively. 5 days is likely sufficient, if not even "overly cautious" in a clean, elective breast implant case.
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