Suspected Sculptra biofilm. What are antibiotics being prescribed if they don't work on Biofilms?

March 8, 2023
Asked By:Awesome289268 in Brampton, Ontario, Canada

I have recurrent swelling, and redness in a Sculptra injection site 22 months after injection. Antibiotics have been prescribed but my question is why if they can't penetrate Biofilms? Is there any antibiotics that can?

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Answer: Hmmm

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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Answer: Hmmm

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

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