With BA, do I need to take antibiotic before body piercing or tattoo placement?

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1st BA surgery was 4 years ago. Two years later I had to remove and replace one implant due to capsular contracture after getting infection from dental treatment. Now I always take antibiotic before going to the dentist. Should I do the same when getting a new tattoo or ear piercing?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Since you have had implant removal due to a previous infection I would recommend taking an antibiotic to be on the safe side for tattoos.  The risk of infection is very low, but with your history it is probably best to take extra precautions.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

It would probably be safest to take at least a dose prior to your piercing or tattoo. Remember, each piercing or tattoo is a potential wound infection. Perhaps you might consider avoiding the risk.

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