Prophylactic antibiotic after breast augmentation to prevent capsular contracture, does it work? Is it scientifically proven? How long do you need to take it for?
Answer: Breasts Antibiotics taken right before and for a short time after surgery does show less chance of developing early capsules. Yes, this is reported in the literature and most surgeons do use antibiotics.
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Answer: Breasts Antibiotics taken right before and for a short time after surgery does show less chance of developing early capsules. Yes, this is reported in the literature and most surgeons do use antibiotics.
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October 25, 2020
Answer: Capsular contracture Dear Sandrak805,
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October 25, 2020
Answer: Capsular contracture Dear Sandrak805,
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October 25, 2020
Answer: Does prophylactic antibiotic after breast augmentation to prevent capsular contracture work? Capsular contracture happens about 3% of the time or so. There are a number of theories, but no one has been able to link one specific item to capsular contracture. If you develop capsular contracture, it is not the surgeon's fault. Placing the implants behind the muscle, and using an inframmary incision may be reasonable. Most surgeries require perioperative antibiotics. Follow your PS's recommendations as he aware of your current health, and is responsible for your healing and recovery.
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October 25, 2020
Answer: Does prophylactic antibiotic after breast augmentation to prevent capsular contracture work? Capsular contracture happens about 3% of the time or so. There are a number of theories, but no one has been able to link one specific item to capsular contracture. If you develop capsular contracture, it is not the surgeon's fault. Placing the implants behind the muscle, and using an inframmary incision may be reasonable. Most surgeries require perioperative antibiotics. Follow your PS's recommendations as he aware of your current health, and is responsible for your healing and recovery.
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October 23, 2020
Answer: Yes, antibiotics can help lower the chance of getting capsular contracture. I use before, during, & after. Always best to check with your surgeon's protocol. 95% of antibiotic effectiveness comes from the intravenous dose right before surgery. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee.
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October 23, 2020
Answer: Yes, antibiotics can help lower the chance of getting capsular contracture. I use before, during, & after. Always best to check with your surgeon's protocol. 95% of antibiotic effectiveness comes from the intravenous dose right before surgery. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee.
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October 20, 2020
Answer: Breasts implants It is standard to give one dose of antibiotics at the time of surgery. I am not aware of the use of antibiotics being used longer term and it’s effect on capsular contracture. It would be very difficult to study because the follow up would have to be several years.
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October 20, 2020
Answer: Breasts implants It is standard to give one dose of antibiotics at the time of surgery. I am not aware of the use of antibiotics being used longer term and it’s effect on capsular contracture. It would be very difficult to study because the follow up would have to be several years.
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