Do I have to receive antibiotic prophylaxis for breast implant removal?

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I react so horribly to antibiotics and am allergic to many. I will be leaving the capsules just removing the implants no replacement. I had a PS suggest doing it in office under local anesthesia. Will they likely still use IV antibiotics ? Any way to avoid them? Thank you.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

The use of antibiotics prophylactically varies by surgeon.  If you have severe allergies I encourage you to speak to your surgeon about your situation.  Together you can discuss the benefits/risks of not using the antibiotics as well as signs and symptoms of potential infection.

Wayne I. Yamahata, MD · Answer

Most surgeons would favor at least a single dose of antibiotics prior to making a surgical incision. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon who can review the risks and benefits of antibiotic prophylaxis.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  Best to have a single dose of oral antibiotics given prior to removal but otherwise you would not need them

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear sky131,
every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

I would suggest discussing this with your surgeon since your surgeon only will be making the decision about antibiotics for you.

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