I had a ba/bl in April this year. I have an upcoming dental appointment. Do I need to tell my dentists about my surgery? Do I need to ask for antibiotics?
Answer: Yes Yes, you need to tell your dentist about your breast surgery. Whether or not you will need antibiotics will depend on the invasiveness of your dental procedure. I would give your dentist's office a call before your appointment to find out. Best, Dr. Nazarian
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Answer: Yes Yes, you need to tell your dentist about your breast surgery. Whether or not you will need antibiotics will depend on the invasiveness of your dental procedure. I would give your dentist's office a call before your appointment to find out. Best, Dr. Nazarian
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November 18, 2015
Answer: Antibiotics with Dental Surgery and Breast Implants It depends upon how invasive your dental procedure is. You absolutely must tell your dentist about your implants and inform him or her of your concern so that the right decision may be made. Good luck!
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November 18, 2015
Answer: Antibiotics with Dental Surgery and Breast Implants It depends upon how invasive your dental procedure is. You absolutely must tell your dentist about your implants and inform him or her of your concern so that the right decision may be made. Good luck!
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November 16, 2015
Answer: Breast Augmentation: Antibiotics for Dental Procedures Although antibiotics are not commonly used with dental procedures after breast augmentation, I recommend that for the first year after their augmentation women take antibiotics when having a dental procedure that might produce blood in the mouth, like a cleaning. They take the antibiotic the day before, day of, and day after the dental procedure. There is normal bacteria in the mouth that might enter the bloodstream. The antibiotic might help protect their implants from these bacteria.For more information regarding this topic and similar questions, I'd recommend a plastic surgery Q&A book like "The Scoop On Breasts: A Plastic Surgeon Busts the Myths."
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November 16, 2015
Answer: Breast Augmentation: Antibiotics for Dental Procedures Although antibiotics are not commonly used with dental procedures after breast augmentation, I recommend that for the first year after their augmentation women take antibiotics when having a dental procedure that might produce blood in the mouth, like a cleaning. They take the antibiotic the day before, day of, and day after the dental procedure. There is normal bacteria in the mouth that might enter the bloodstream. The antibiotic might help protect their implants from these bacteria.For more information regarding this topic and similar questions, I'd recommend a plastic surgery Q&A book like "The Scoop On Breasts: A Plastic Surgeon Busts the Myths."
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November 18, 2015
Answer: Antibiotics and Breast Implants Hello,Contrary to my colleagues' responses, antibiotic prophylaxis is important to protect your breast implants from bacterial seeding and the very real possibility of capsular contracture. The risks of just a single dose of oral antibiotics are very low compared to their benefits of preventing capsular contracture and an unplanned revision surgery. Best of luck!
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November 18, 2015
Answer: Antibiotics and Breast Implants Hello,Contrary to my colleagues' responses, antibiotic prophylaxis is important to protect your breast implants from bacterial seeding and the very real possibility of capsular contracture. The risks of just a single dose of oral antibiotics are very low compared to their benefits of preventing capsular contracture and an unplanned revision surgery. Best of luck!
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November 15, 2015
Answer: I have a dental appointment post breast augmentation. Do I need to tell my dentist about my surgery? I think it is a good idea to let your dentist know about your previous surgical history. Generally speaking, antibiotic prophylaxis is not recommended by most plastic surgeons these days; I do not recommend it in our practice. However, if your dentist is expecting a potential for bacteremia ( significant bacteria enter your bloodstream), then the use of a short course of antibiotics may be considered. Best wishes for a painless dental experience.
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November 15, 2015
Answer: I have a dental appointment post breast augmentation. Do I need to tell my dentist about my surgery? I think it is a good idea to let your dentist know about your previous surgical history. Generally speaking, antibiotic prophylaxis is not recommended by most plastic surgeons these days; I do not recommend it in our practice. However, if your dentist is expecting a potential for bacteremia ( significant bacteria enter your bloodstream), then the use of a short course of antibiotics may be considered. Best wishes for a painless dental experience.
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