Is Clindamycin HCL the appropriate treatment for breast infection?

November 5, 2015
Asked By:L1351046 in Wylie, Tx

Hello, I am 7 weeks post op from a breast lift. I have been spitting stitches and once a week the PS has been removing them. I went in today because I felt I had a infection. After seeing the PS he confirmed that I do have a infection and is treating me with Clindamycin HCL 300 mg 3 X daily. The reason I am wondering if this is appropriate is because his partner was in the exam room and she suggested Cephalexin and he said no. Is the Clindamycin a better choice?

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November 13, 2015

Answer: Ask your surgeon

Sheila S. Nazarian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 13, 2015

Answer: Ask your surgeon

Sheila S. Nazarian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 8, 2015

Answer: Antibiotics for a breast infection

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 8, 2015

Answer: Antibiotics for a breast infection

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 7, 2015

Answer: Is Clindamycin HCL the appropriate treatment for breast infection?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 7, 2015

Answer: Is Clindamycin HCL the appropriate treatment for breast infection?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 7, 2015

Answer: Clindamycin

Shim Ching, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 7, 2015

Answer: Clindamycin

Shim Ching, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 6, 2015

Answer: Infection and antibiotics

November 6, 2015

Answer: Infection and antibiotics

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