How high is the risk of infection after rhinoplasty surgery?

Question

My doctor prescribed me antibiotics for my nose job to take post op. Will I even need to take them? Is the risk of infection for rhinoplasty high or low?

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

The risk of infection with rhinoplasty is extremely low.  These tissues are well vascularized and heal uneventfully in most cases.  The only risk is when alloplastic implants (not your own tissues) are used.  These which consist of silicone or Goretex can sometimes get infected and extrude.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The risk for an infection after a rhinoplasty is exceedingly low. It's best to follow your doctor's orders  if they prescribed antibiotics for you. Some physicians prescribe antibiotics, while others do not.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Most surgeons give IV antibiotics during the surgery. Some of us write RX for antibiotics just to be safer. Best to ask you surgeon this question.

Alejandro Hernandez Pizzoglio, MD · Answer

Some Surgeons give post op antibiotics and others dont. Depends on some factors. Its not really a bad idea to give some ATB , specially if you had cartilage grafts or had long surgery or some others factors.

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Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

The risk of infection after rhinoplasty surgery is very very low. Having said that follow your surgeon's instructions.

Talmage J. Raine, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Risk of infection is extremely low with rhinoplasty.  Your antibiotics are to be taken after surgery as a precautionary, prophylactic measure.All the best,Talmage Raine MD

How high is the risk of infection after rhinoplasty surgery?

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