I REALLY REALLY REALLY HATE ANTIBIOTICS. In fact I HATE all types of medication TAKEN ORALLY. I only take Tylenol if I'm ever sick. I eat healthy, don't drink, don't smoke, and medication is something I would rather keep out my system. I don't mind needles and medications through IV but I will never do anything orally. I have seen a few plastic surgeons and some have told me that antibiotics after a BA are A MUST or else they will not perform surgery. So are antibiotics this really A MUST??????
July 28, 2014
Answer: Prophylactic Antibiotics and Breast Augmentation Hello,There is no indication that oral antibiotics are necessary after any sterile procedure, including breast augmentation. I do not prescribe them and have had no infections after primary breast augmentation. No need to fear, you don't have to take them!Best of luck!
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July 28, 2014
Answer: Prophylactic Antibiotics and Breast Augmentation Hello,There is no indication that oral antibiotics are necessary after any sterile procedure, including breast augmentation. I do not prescribe them and have had no infections after primary breast augmentation. No need to fear, you don't have to take them!Best of luck!
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July 28, 2014
Answer: Do I really have to take antibiotics after breast augmentation? Thank you for the question.Although you will find differing opinions on the necessity/efficacy of antibiotics taken after breast augmentation, I know of no scientific basis/study that documents a decrease incidence of infection or encapsulation or any other problem associated with breast implants. In our practice, for straight forward breast augmentation surgery, we use a single dose of intravenous antibiotics prior to surgery; no antibiotics are used afterwards. Ultimately, it will be important for you to select your plastic surgeon and follow his/her instructions precisely. Best wishes.
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July 28, 2014
Answer: Do I really have to take antibiotics after breast augmentation? Thank you for the question.Although you will find differing opinions on the necessity/efficacy of antibiotics taken after breast augmentation, I know of no scientific basis/study that documents a decrease incidence of infection or encapsulation or any other problem associated with breast implants. In our practice, for straight forward breast augmentation surgery, we use a single dose of intravenous antibiotics prior to surgery; no antibiotics are used afterwards. Ultimately, it will be important for you to select your plastic surgeon and follow his/her instructions precisely. Best wishes.
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