Pre-op antibiotics before tummy tuck? (Photo)

I appreciate
your question.I recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you will be healing following surgery.  I give my patients antibiotics in the operating room and as well as for several days following surgery.

The best way
to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a
board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative
plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board
Certified Plastic Surgeon

Director-Beverly
Hills Breast and Body Institute

#RealSelf100Surgeon

Thank you for your excellent question.  Data has shown that antibiotics administered just prior to incision during any procedure reduces the possible risk of a surgical site infection.  Any antibiotics before this is dosing is unnecessary.  Hope that this helps.