Do I really have to take antibiotics after breast augmentation?

There is no scientific reason to use Antibiotics for breast augmentation even though almost all US surgeons do. Follow the advice of your surgeon.

Different surgeons have different protocols and you should certainly follow the instructions of your particular surgeon.  However, it has been pretty well accepted that you need one done of intravenous antibiotics during surgery, but do not need oral antibiotics afterwards.

Scientific publications indicate that intravenous antibiotics on the day of surgery are likely sufficient. Many plastic surgeons, including myself, prescribe oral antibiotics in addition as an extra precaution, but most evidence suggests that it's not truly necessary. If you're very opposed to taking medications, it would be reasonable to give you intravenous antibiotics and use antibiotic irrigation at surgery, without oral antibiotics afterwards. My office is in Orange, adjacent to St. Joseph Hospital, and I can certainly meet with you if you'd like to discuss this further. Good luck!

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!

it is accepted that one does of IV antibiotics is appropriate when given before surgery. This is all that is necessary for protection. Many plastic surgeons will give oral antibiotics after surgery as well. I recommend you speaking with your surgeon about your concerns.