I have a Gynecomastia and also ulcerative colitis. Im kind a hesitating getting the gynecomastia surgery done because you have you take antibiotics after surgery which i cannot take. Previously i was taking Antibiotics which caused blood in my stool . Is there any substitution for antibiotics? Please advise, thanks.
Answer: Many plastic surgeons use antibiotics There is science showing that infection rates are decreased with use of single doses of antibiotics just prior to surgery.Fortunately, gynecomastia surgery has a very low incidence of infections.If taking antibiotics put you at high risk for medical complication, then I'm sure you can find a plastic surgeon who will do the procedure without them.Antibiotics can also be given intravenously and are often done so prior to surgery.Even intravenous antibiotics can cause intestinal upset.Consider an in-person consultation or a second opinion.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.
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Answer: Many plastic surgeons use antibiotics There is science showing that infection rates are decreased with use of single doses of antibiotics just prior to surgery.Fortunately, gynecomastia surgery has a very low incidence of infections.If taking antibiotics put you at high risk for medical complication, then I'm sure you can find a plastic surgeon who will do the procedure without them.Antibiotics can also be given intravenously and are often done so prior to surgery.Even intravenous antibiotics can cause intestinal upset.Consider an in-person consultation or a second opinion.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.
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