How likely is the possibility of infection after neck lift/bleph procedure combined? Is there alternative to antibiotics?

August 2, 2017
Asked By:agingmess in New York, New York

My postop care includes taking antibiotic Keflex 4x daily starting a day after surgery. I suffer chronic bladder inflammation. Certain antibiotics cause extreme pain, damage to the point I may be unable to eat for months. I don't know how I'll react to Keflex, but if pain occurs I will need to stop immediately, perhaps after only 1 day. Will discuss with dr. but what is the real risk of infection? are there alternatives to antibiotics as a preventative measure for patients w/ sensitivities?

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August 27, 2017

Answer: Neck Lift

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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August 27, 2017

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 7, 2017

Answer: Necklift: possibility of infection

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 7, 2017

Answer: Necklift: possibility of infection

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 5, 2017

Answer: Infection risk after facial procedures.

Dilip D. Madnani, MD, FACSFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
August 5, 2017

Answer: Infection risk after facial procedures.

Dilip D. Madnani, MD, FACSFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

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Answer: Discuss With Your Surgeon

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