What does the medication situation look like for a typical silicone breast implant surgery-lets say under muscle, aereola incision? Are antibiotics always given before the surgery and/or after? I'm pretty concerned about medications given I've never been on anything stronger than excedrin. Not sure how my small frame will take it (5'7" 104 pounds).
Answer: Medications and breast augmentation surgery I understand your concerns with medication and having surgery. I always recommend antibiotics after surgery, because you are introducing a foreign body(implant). You definitely get a dose during surgery, and I prescribe an antibiotic for 3 days after. This way I NEVER had an infected imlant after cosmetic augmentation. The pain is very subjective, and I prescribe the pain medication to make sure the patient is comfortable post op. I also use the pain pump(ball) for breast augmentation, this seems to help cut down the need for narcotics. Good luck with your surgery
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Medications and breast augmentation surgery I understand your concerns with medication and having surgery. I always recommend antibiotics after surgery, because you are introducing a foreign body(implant). You definitely get a dose during surgery, and I prescribe an antibiotic for 3 days after. This way I NEVER had an infected imlant after cosmetic augmentation. The pain is very subjective, and I prescribe the pain medication to make sure the patient is comfortable post op. I also use the pain pump(ball) for breast augmentation, this seems to help cut down the need for narcotics. Good luck with your surgery
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Answer: Breast Implants Hi SFMamma!Please see the video below which explains medications and what will happen at the surgery. We give IV antibiotics during surgery and rinse the pocket our with a triple antibiotic solution. I give 24 hours of antibiotic postop. All the best, Dr. Joe
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Answer: Breast Implants Hi SFMamma!Please see the video below which explains medications and what will happen at the surgery. We give IV antibiotics during surgery and rinse the pocket our with a triple antibiotic solution. I give 24 hours of antibiotic postop. All the best, Dr. Joe
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Answer: Medications for breast implant surgery I give my patients a dose of antibiotics preoperatively. They go home with prescriptions for Vicodin and Ibuprofen. Vicodin is typically used the first night and maybe the second day. Ibuprofen is started the first day. Ibuprofen provides great pain control with causing nausea, fatigue, or constipation like narcotics. After a few days patients are typically off Ibuprofen.
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Answer: Medications for breast implant surgery I give my patients a dose of antibiotics preoperatively. They go home with prescriptions for Vicodin and Ibuprofen. Vicodin is typically used the first night and maybe the second day. Ibuprofen is started the first day. Ibuprofen provides great pain control with causing nausea, fatigue, or constipation like narcotics. After a few days patients are typically off Ibuprofen.
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July 14, 2015
Answer: Medications for Breast Augmentation Thank you for your question. The only medicine that is absolutely necessary after breast augmentation surgery is pain medication. Most surgeons use a combination of Tylenol with a narcotic like Percocet, Vicodin, or Nucynta. These can cause nausea, so you may need an anti nausea medicine. They may also cause constipation so a stool softener and fiber is helpful. One dose of antibiotics at the time of surgery is standard, but not usually after surgery. You should do fine with medications. Best wishes.
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Answer: Medications for Breast Augmentation Thank you for your question. The only medicine that is absolutely necessary after breast augmentation surgery is pain medication. Most surgeons use a combination of Tylenol with a narcotic like Percocet, Vicodin, or Nucynta. These can cause nausea, so you may need an anti nausea medicine. They may also cause constipation so a stool softener and fiber is helpful. One dose of antibiotics at the time of surgery is standard, but not usually after surgery. You should do fine with medications. Best wishes.
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Answer: Medication after augmentation Many Plastic Surgeons will give you a prescription for 3-5 days of antibiotics after Breast Augmentation. You will also get a prescription for a narcotic like Percocet or Vicoden to take for pain. You should only need this for a few days after the procedure. You most likely will also receive a prescription for an anti nausea medicine.
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Answer: Medication after augmentation Many Plastic Surgeons will give you a prescription for 3-5 days of antibiotics after Breast Augmentation. You will also get a prescription for a narcotic like Percocet or Vicoden to take for pain. You should only need this for a few days after the procedure. You most likely will also receive a prescription for an anti nausea medicine.
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