Breast augmentation post op prescriptions, are these all normal to be taking?

This does not seem to be more than normal, but you should be addressing these concerns with the surgeon.

Hello,An antibiotic and one or more pain medication are commonly prescribed after surgery. Often, narcotic pain medications will be prescribed on an "as-needed" basis and can be taken in minimal doses or only at night if you wish. I recommend that you speak with your Plastic Surgeon about the specifics of your prescription and let them advise you about their protocol.All the best

Thank you for your question.Happy everything is going well for you. Every surgeon has his/her own protocol for post op instructions.Contact your surgeon with any questions or concerns regarding your medications. Best wishes.

The list of medications are reasonable to alleviate pain and inflammation and to reduce the risk of post-operative infections.

Thank you for your question, however I would ask your PS specifically concerns about the medications he/she's prescribed. Every doctor has their own protocol following surgery and this includes post-op medication.

It's a good question, but every doctor has their own regimen after breast augmentation surgery. Your surgeon has chosen a method that works well for them, site direct any questions that you have to your surgeon. In my office, patients take antibiotics for 24 hours, they take ibuprofen around the clock, and then stronger pain medicine if needed. Congratulations on your recent surgery.

Please discuss your medications with your plastic surgeon, they may be his/her normal routine.  Good Luck with your recovery.  

Dear Rachelrachel92,



Every plastic surgeon has his/her own preference of medications to prescribe after breast augmentation. Usually, it includes a painkiller, antibiotic, possibly an anti-muscle spasm drug. I see you live in the UK, and your list of medicines are a bit different than what would be used in my community. I personally do not care for Augmentin because it does not have very good activity against staph bacteria. Also, I do not know any American doctors who prescribe algocalmin as it is 100 years old and has some occasional bad side effects. Nevertheless, if you are doing well and your surgeon has been very comfortable with this regimen I see no reason to question it.





I hope this has been helpful to you.





Robert D. Wilcox, MD

Plastic surgeons all have their own protocol on what helps their surgeries successful and their patients comfortable. Talk to your plastic surgeon and discuss each medication's purpose. This will help you understand his/her protocol.

Thank you for your question. Every PS has their own way of treating their clients. It is probably working well for your physician. So please follow instructions from your PS and ask him/her about your medications.