Would antibiotics help reduce bleeding and therefore help speed up the healing process following gynecomastia surgey?

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Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  Antibiotics will not reduce the chance of bleeding before or after surgery and are administered in order to reduce the chance of infection.  There are options at improving any bruising or swelling after surgery and this involves use of a compression garment, arnica/bromelain supplementation, eating dark leafy green vegetables, and sleeping with an extra pillow or two behind your back at night.  Hope this helps.

Hampton A. Howell, MD · Answer

Hi.  Antibiotics would not have an expected effect on postoperative bleeding nor should they really affect the healing process unless you were to develop an infection.  Typically, it is not recommended to put somebody on antibiotics as a routine following a surgery such as gynecomastia correction, although different surgeons have different protocols.  If you were to develop an infection then you would typically need an antibiotic.  I hope this helps.  Good luck and take care,Dr. Howell

Robert Caridi, MD · Answer

No. Things that make you bleed are blood thinners and aspirin. Big doses of homeopathic remedies also can cause bleeding. Antibiotics don't generally influence bleeding.

Sean Doherty, MD, FACS · Answer

Antibiotics are for an infection. They don't affect bleeding. If you are wanting to speed up your healing process and reduce bruising, I recommend arnica and wearing your compression garment religiously. Hope this helps.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.  No, the use of antibiotics would not be helpful for the purposes you note.  My best advice:  careful selection of plastic surgeon and careful communication of goals. Best wishes.

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