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After a bbl how many different antibiotics and pain medicine would I need to take?

I was given about 4 antibiotics and they give terrible side effects (rapid heart rate, extreme migraines, eye fluttering, severe diarrhea). What is absolutely needed after surgery. The medicine is making me extremely sick. The narcotics I stopped taking after day 3 because I've been okay with the pain. But the antibiotics is making me extremely sick.

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Medications for BBL

July 16th, 2016
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Thank you for your question. This does not sound too common to me unless there is some sort of serious infection or problem. Usually, one antibiotic is prescribed along with pain medications, stool softener, and an anti-nausea medication. I would definitely consult with your plastic surgeon and tell him your concerns with the side effects. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double board certified Plastic surgeonHoffman Estates BarringtonOakbrook Chicago
Dhaval M. Patel, MD
July 16th, 2016

Medications for BBL

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Thank you for your question. This does not sound too common to me unless there is some sort of serious infection or problem. Usually, one antibiotic is prescribed along with pain medications, stool softener, and an anti-nausea medication. I would definitely consult with your plastic surgeon and tell him your concerns with the side effects. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double board certified Plastic surgeonHoffman Estates BarringtonOakbrook Chicago
Dhaval M. Patel, MD

Antibiotics Post BBL

November 10th, 2015
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I would consult your PS who performed your procedure and discuss the amount of antibiotics you are on. Unfortunately side effects are common however, if there is no infection present you may not need the amount that you are on. If you are dissatisfied with the response given you can always consult a second or third opinion.

Thank you for your question!


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Melinda Lirag Lacerna-Kimbrell, MD, FACS
November 10th, 2015

Antibiotics Post BBL

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I would consult your PS who performed your procedure and discuss the amount of antibiotics you are on. Unfortunately side effects are common however, if there is no infection present you may not need the amount that you are on. If you are dissatisfied with the response given you can always consult a second or third opinion.

Thank you for your question!


Melinda Lacerna, MD FACS

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Melinda Lirag Lacerna-Kimbrell, MD, FACS

Antibiotics after BBL

November 9th, 2015
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Hello, thanks for your question, in my practice I commonly use two different antibiotics after BBL, these are prophylactic antibiotics using to prevent infection, as your PS if these amount of antibiotics are needed and if any signs of infection are present in your case.

Regards, Dr Kemil Issa
Kemil Issa, MD

Kemil Issa, MD
Dominican Republic Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 13 reviews

November 9th, 2015

Antibiotics after BBL

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Hello, thanks for your question, in my practice I commonly use two different antibiotics after BBL, these are prophylactic antibiotics using to prevent infection, as your PS if these amount of antibiotics are needed and if any signs of infection are present in your case.

Regards, Dr Kemil Issa
Kemil Issa, MD

Kemil Issa, MD
Dominican Republic Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 13 reviews

Antibiotics after surgery

November 9th, 2015
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Thank you for your question.
First off, how far out are you from surgery? It is difficult to answer your question without knowing that. With that being said, after surgery everyone is out an antibiotic as a preventative measure to make sure you don't have any problems. Unfortunately, they do come with side effects. If you are further than a week out and not having any problems, I would contact your surgeon to see if it is alright to stop the antibiotic. Good luck with recovery.
Francis Johns, MD
November 9th, 2015

Antibiotics after surgery

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Thank you for your question.
First off, how far out are you from surgery? It is difficult to answer your question without knowing that. With that being said, after surgery everyone is out an antibiotic as a preventative measure to make sure you don't have any problems. Unfortunately, they do come with side effects. If you are further than a week out and not having any problems, I would contact your surgeon to see if it is alright to stop the antibiotic. Good luck with recovery.
Francis Johns, MD

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