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Infection After Breast Augmentation and Lift

Jaazy
Does this look Normal for a second surgery? I had a major infection. Should I have been put on oral antibiotics to prevent infection? I originally had a lift and an augmentation - October, 08. Now, I just had them redone - April 08. The left one was the original problem and now seems to be again. I asked my PS to put me on oral antibiotics and he said that he doesn't recommend orals after surgery because he gave me a dose before and after my surgery. I insisted and he gave me Augementin 875mg 2x per day. Advice?

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