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Do I start antibiotics the day of or day before surgery?

March 24, 2015
Asked By:newmel in tx

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Answer: Antibiotics are generally administered parenterally at the beginning of a mommy makeover and continued going forward.

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Answer: Antibiotics are generally administered parenterally at the beginning of a mommy makeover and continued going forward.

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Answer: Do I start antibiotics the day of or day before surgery?

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