I just learned that I have colonized MRSA in my nares, I don’t have any symptoms of infection on my body anywhere. I plan to treat it now but am I foolish to risk getting breast implants in a few months? I know MRSA tends to like implanted devices from what I’ve read. Is it worth the risk? Will my MRSA come back and attack the implants?
August 17, 2023
Answer: Breast Augmentation in the setting of MRSA exposure You can definitely have a breast augmentation with a history of MRSA colonization. I use a chlorhexidine scrub in the OR to prep the skin, and use Clindamycin for the preoperative IV antibiotic and oral dose after surgery. No matter the history, there is always a very small risk on implant infection with a breast augmentation, but these precautions can reduce the risk.
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August 17, 2023
Answer: Breast Augmentation in the setting of MRSA exposure You can definitely have a breast augmentation with a history of MRSA colonization. I use a chlorhexidine scrub in the OR to prep the skin, and use Clindamycin for the preoperative IV antibiotic and oral dose after surgery. No matter the history, there is always a very small risk on implant infection with a breast augmentation, but these precautions can reduce the risk.
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August 17, 2023
Answer: Safe to proceed with surgery. Treating your nares with the appropriate topical antibiotics to suppress the level of MRSA, plus having the appropriate IV antibiotics prior to your surgery and being sure your plastic surgeon follows the 14 Step Protocol to minimize infections/capsular contracture with breast augmentation, should reduce your risk to a very low level. Best wishes.
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August 17, 2023
Answer: Safe to proceed with surgery. Treating your nares with the appropriate topical antibiotics to suppress the level of MRSA, plus having the appropriate IV antibiotics prior to your surgery and being sure your plastic surgeon follows the 14 Step Protocol to minimize infections/capsular contracture with breast augmentation, should reduce your risk to a very low level. Best wishes.
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