Rhinoplasty surgeons- Can I take these acne medications before my operation?

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I have been prescribed tetrysal (tetracycline antibiotic) and duac gel (benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin, lincosamide antibiotic) for my acne. I'm having rhinoplasty in approximately 2/3 weeks. Am I ok to take these right up to the week of my surgery? Will it conflict with the anaesthesia? I heard that you are not supposed to take vitamins 2 weeks pre op for that reason. My surgeon is away at the moment so I can't ask him, any advice would be much appreciated, thank you

J. Kevin Duplechain, MD, FACS · Answer

I would recommend checking with your surgeon's office on Monday since your surgery is several weeks away.  These medications are typically safe during surgery and anesthesia

William Portuese, MD · Answer

It is best to ask your operative surgeon, since they're the one performing your  rhinoplasty procedure. If your doctor is away on vacation, the nursing personnel should be able to answer your questions. In our practice tetracycline by mouth and topical acne medications are acceptable

Kyle T. Yamamoto, MD · Answer

The medications you have listed should not interfere with anesthesia or cause increased bruising.  The oral medication is an antibiotic, and they are commonly prescribed before surgeries to help prevent infection.  The other medication is topical and should not be a problem.I would suggest not using the topical gel on or near your nose leading up to the surgery.  Otherwise, using these up to the week of your surgery should not be a problem.

Dennis Barek, MD (retired) · Answer

One problem the concern  you with is that any area that has tape on it will probably cause acne underneath to flare up. You may want to stay on an antibiotic until the tape is removed.

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