Can I take plan b days after breast augmentation? Will it affect my antibiotics?

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Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

There should be no reason that you would need to take plan B because you should be in bed doing nothing.  And no activity that would require plan B for a month.  Anything else is compromising YOUR outcome.  Make smart choices.  This is real surgery.  Treat it as such.

Alexander Zuriarrain, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.
The use of plan B should not have any effect on your antibiotics prescribed after your breast augmentation. Contraception overall is a touchy subject and you should definitely speak to either your gynecologist or primary care physician when it comes to the details of which form of contraception to use.
Otherwise, all of my patients are instructed to avoid sexual activity for at least two weeks in order to decrease any chances of trauma to the breasts that can cause bleeding, damage to the healing wound, and pain to the breasts.
Hope I was able to answer your question. All the best!
Alex Zuriarrain, MD, Plastic Surgery

Dana Goldberg, MD · Answer

I would call your plastic surgeon to ask.  If you can't reach your surgeon then you might want to try checking with the pharmacist about possible interactions with antibiotics. I don't allow my patients to have intercourse for 2 weeks after surgery due to the increased risk of bleeding and swelling with activity, so please clarify that with your doctor as well.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  Though likely not to cause any significant issues with your antibiotics I would alert your surgeon for their recommendations. Best wishes.

David Rosenstein, MD · Answer

It is always best to ask your plastic surgeon when taking prescription medicine right after surgery. Contact your board certified plastic surgeon to make sure it is safe with your current meds.

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